Convert VOB to DVDMEDIA

Understanding VOB and DVDMEDIA file formats

VOB (Video Object) files are container files found in the VIDEO_TS folder of DVDs. They store video, audio, subtitles, and menu contents in a format based on the MPEG-2 system stream. VOB files are essential for DVD video playback and are widely supported by DVD players and media software.

DVDMEDIA is a package format used primarily by Mac OS X applications, such as Apple DVD Player and Roxio Toast. It encapsulates the entire DVD structure (including VOB, IFO, and BUP files) into a single package, making it easier to manage and play DVD content on Mac systems.

How to convert VOB to DVDMEDIA

To convert VOB files to the DVDMEDIA format, you need to repackage the DVD structure into a DVDMEDIA bundle. This process does not re-encode the video but organizes the files for compatibility with Mac DVD players.

Best software for VOB to DVDMEDIA conversion

The most reliable tool for this conversion is Roxio Toast Titanium for Mac. It allows you to import VOB files and export them as a DVDMEDIA package. Here’s how to do it:

• Open Roxio Toast Titanium.
• Go to Video tab and select DVD-Video.
• Drag your VOB files (or the entire VIDEO_TS folder) into the project window.
• Click Save as Disc Image and choose DVDMEDIA as the output format.
• Save the file to your desired location.

Alternatively, you can manually create a DVDMEDIA package by placing the VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders inside a folder and renaming it with the .dvdmedia extension. This method works for most Mac DVD players.

Summary

Converting VOB files to DVDMEDIA is mainly about repackaging the DVD structure for Mac compatibility. Roxio Toast Titanium is the best software for this task, but manual conversion is also possible for basic needs.