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DAT to ROQ - Online Video Converter
Convert DAT to ROQ online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert DAT to ROQ
Drop DAT video here or click to select
DAT
ROQ (RoQ Video / RoQ Audio)
About DAT to ROQ
Convert DAT to ROQ. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing..
Why convert DAT to ROQ?
- Smaller files with ROQ lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
DAT vs ROQ
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. |
When not to convert DAT to ROQ
- Skip ROQ for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the DAT original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive DAT before batch ROQ shares.
Limits
Starting point: DAT - DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Encode ROQ (RoQ Video / RoQ Audio) from DAT at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert DAT to ROQ?
Drop your DAT file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as ROQ instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for ROQ?
The default codec for ROQ is RoQ Video / RoQ Audio. You can change the video and audio codec in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed videos. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.