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YUV to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert YUV to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert YUV to DAT
Drop YUV video here or click to select
YUV, Y4M
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About YUV to DAT
Convert YUV to DAT. YUV holds raw planar pixels with no container or compression. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert YUV to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
YUV vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | uncompressed | lossy |
| Typical use | YUV holds raw planar pixels with no container or compression. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert YUV to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the YUV original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive YUV before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: YUV - YUV holds raw planar pixels with no container or compression. Dimensions must be set by hand since headers carry no size. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from YUV 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 YUV to DAT?
Drop your YUV 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.