DAT to VOB - Online Video Converter
Convert DAT to VOB online. Private, client-side - no upload required. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About DAT to VOB
Convert DAT to VOB. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. VOB is the DVD-Video container holding MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio. Ripped discs may split titles across files; convert each title separately..
Why convert DAT to VOB?
- Smaller files with VOB lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
DAT vs VOB
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. | VOB is the DVD-Video container holding MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio. |
When not to convert DAT to VOB
- Skip VOB 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 VOB 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. Ripped discs may split titles across files; convert each title separately. Encode VOB (MPEG-2 / AC-3) 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.