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ROQ to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert ROQ to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert ROQ to DAT
Drop ROQ video here or click to select
ROQ
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About ROQ to DAT
Convert ROQ to DAT. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert ROQ to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
ROQ vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert ROQ to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the ROQ original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive ROQ before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: ROQ - RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from ROQ 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 ROQ to DAT?
Drop your ROQ file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DAT instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DAT?
The default codec for DAT is MPEG-2 / MP2. 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.