Learn about converting file extension from DivX to VOB file format. This can easily be accomplished using a DVD recordable drive and one of the several available file converter applications. This tutorial will show you how to convert VOB files to DivX.
DivX is a type of file format that has become popular because of its capacity to compress large video files into small size while maintaining high quality. The DivX codec uses MPEG-4 compression.
A Video Object, or VOB, file is a container format used for DVD videos. The VOB file extension is based on the MPEG-2 program stream format with extra limitation and specifications for private streams. VOB files are container files that can contain the video, audio, menu, and subtitles in stream form. Read on to learn more about file conversion from DivX to VOB.
Converting Your Files from DivX to VOB File Format
You will need to download and install a file conversion program such as Roxio Toast, VSO or Nero. Each conversion program is different so the process will vary slightly depending on the program you are using. However, the steps are usually as follows:
*Open your converter program. Select the DivX file as the target and select VOB as the output file.
*Select your output destination. To do this, all you need to do is select the folder you want save your converted files to.
*Click on the Convert or Encode button on your converter software to initiate the conversion process.
*Allow some time for your DivX file to be converted to VOB. This process will take a while, so it is important to remain patient.
*Play your VOB files on a media player once the conversion is complete. You can do this using media players such as the VLC Player and Windows Media Player.
Burning your Converted Files to CD
If you want to burn your converted VOB file or files on to a DVD, you will need to create IFO and BUF files. This additional conversion is necessary if you want to watch the video on a DVD player.
*If your converter program automatically created these files, all you need to do is burn your file onto DVD recordable media to play it on your DVD player.
*If the IFO and BUF files weren’t automatically created, however, you will need to use a program such as Nero, Roxio, or K3b to burn the files to DVD.
