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VOB to MOV Converter

Convert VOB to MOV online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a VOB file?

The VOB (DVD-Video Object) format is a container format used in DVD-Video media, strictly compliant with the MPEG-2 Program Stream standard (ISO/IEC 13818-1). Located within the VIDEO_TS directory of a DVD, a VOB file multiplexes MPEG-2 video streams, audio streams (formats including Linear PCM, AC-3, or DTS), and subtitle streams (subpictures) into a single datastream. The format supports copy protection via the Content Scramble System (CSS) and functions as the core delivery mechanism for standard-definition digital video on optical discs.

How to open a VOB file

VOB files are natively supported by standalone DVD players and computer software designed for DVD playback, such as CyberLink PowerDVD. On standard operating systems without dedicated DVD software, the format can be opened using the VLC media player, GOM Player, or MPC-HC, which contain the necessary MPEG-2 decoders. Users may need to open the associated IFO files to navigate menus properly rather than playing raw VOB segments.

VOB Technical Info

Full Name
DVD-Video Object
Developed By
DVD Forum
Initial Release
1995
MIME Type
video/dvd

What is a MOV file?

The MOV filename extension represents the QuickTime File Format (QTFF), a proprietary multimedia container developed by Apple Inc. It serves as the structural basis for the ISO/IEC 14496-14 (MPEG-4 Part 14) standard. The format utilizes an atom-based structure where data is organized into hierarchical units, allowing it to contain multiple tracks of video, audio, timecode, and text (subtitles). Common codecs encapsulated within MOV containers include Apple ProRes, H.264, and HEVC for video, and ALAC or AAC for audio. It is the default recording format for iPhones and iPads.

How to open a MOV file

MOV files are the native format for macOS and open directly in QuickTime Player. On Windows, native support is available in modern versions of Windows Media Player, though legacy support relied on the now-deprecated QuickTime for Windows. For cross-platform compatibility and to handle professional codecs like ProRes on non-Apple systems, VLC Media Player or Adobe Premiere Pro are the recommended tools.

MOV Technical Info

Full Name
QuickTime File Format
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Initial Release
1991
MIME Type
video/quicktime

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Developer API

Convert VOB to MOV via API

Automate VOB to MOV conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "vob-to-mov",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "mov"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.vob

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.