Tips to open VOB file

Can't open the VOB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VOB files as well as a list of programs that support VOB files.

VOB file extension

File Name DVD Video Object Format
File Category Video Files

The VOB file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VOB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VOB file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is VOB file?

A .VOB file is a video file. It can be found on DVDs (usually in the VIDEO_TS directory). The file contains all information about video, audio and subtitles. This file should be played if the DVD is copied to disk. The file may be copy protected. It is possible to breach these safeguards, but it is against the law. The content of the DVD can also be ripped, i.e. ripped to a file, e.g. .MP4. Which can make the file easier to use, but also violate copyright law.

How to open VOB file?

The main problem with DVD Video Object Format is that the VOB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VOB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VOB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Apple DVD Player

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Apple DVD Player is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apple DVD Player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file VOB.

Programs to open VOB file

Remember to download programs supporting VOB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

VLC media player
VLC media player
Step 2. Create association of Apple DVD Player with VOB files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VOB file to open in the Apple DVD Player application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VOB file with the Apple DVD Player application.

Step 3. Update Apple DVD Player to the latest version

If, however, after binding Apple DVD Player with DVD Video Object Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VOB file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The VOB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to VOB files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VOB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VOB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VOB file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VOB files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VOB except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the VOB file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.