I need help converting ripped DVD (vob files)

[Ima90sJesuz]

HELP OUT A NEWBIE PLEASE

I have a bunch of ripped DVD vob files - now what do I do???

I own Pinnacle Studio ( I know its not the best, but its what I have) I would like to tkae the multiple vob files I have and create a DVD with Menus to play the different vob files. The problem I have is that Pinnalce Studio doesn't recognize vob files. It only recognizes the following file types : AVI, MPG, or MP2. SO I suppose I need to convert my vob files into one of these new types.

Well my question is what program do I use to convert and I really have as much time as necessary so I DONT want any quality lost. I have tried TMPGEnc and this seems to recognize the vob files as a video but when I select it for the audio source, it tells me that its an unsupported audio type.

Is there a guide out there that can point me in the right direction?

[oldfart13]

Try using TMPGEnc DVD Author. That will recognize AC-3 sound you may be using. You can always change the VOB extender to MPG and it should then be recognized in your authoring program...

[Ima90sJesuz]

Just renaming ".vob" to ".mpg" doesn't work in Pinnacle Studio. Pinnacle recognizes the file, but the video is un-viewable.

I don't want to use TMPGEnc DVD Author because 1) I don't know the program 2) I don't own the program and 3) I have Pinnacle Studio and I am familiar with using it.

Thanks for your help, but there has to be a better to convert vob files - can ANYONE point me in the right direction.

Thanks

[Ima90sJesuz]

With no response, I'm wondering if it is possible...

[tolitski16]

I have this same problem before. What you can do is to try another authoring program. Your version of Pinnacle Studio may not support the VOB files you want to import.

Im using Nero Vision Express (included on Nero 6) to author VOB files. Just add the VOB files on your project.
Another program that accept that file is MySonic DVD version 4. You need to change the filename from *.VOB to *. MPG though.

I'm not sure about other programs, but you can download a sample version of them for example Adobe Encore DVD to try. Or you can check for an upgrade on your Pinnacle, it may support the VOB file on their new version.

[sacajaweeda]

Use VobEdit to demultiplex the video & audio streams.

[jimmalenko]

Note to self, Jesus:

1. Video re-encoding takes a long time. period. If you don't have the time, don't edit video.
2. If you don't know the program, take a look at its trial version and learn it - No-one is gonna help you if you won't help yourself.

3. Do some research - try the convert guides to the left on converting DVD to AVI or MPEG.
Enough of the lecture though

My suggestion is to use VirtualDub-MPEG2 - you can open VOB files directly and if you have your settings right you can retain original quality but you will need a lot of HD space. You may well have to save the audio as a WAV file and then remux later.

OR

You can try the trial version of TMPGEnc DVD Author - it will take the titlesets in VOB form and can even retain chapter points, etc.

If I were you I know which option I would choose....

[troyvcd1]

try using rejig to create a wav and an m2v file. Or try virtualdub-mpg to create avi file from the .vob

[Joyn]

I use DVDx 2.2 which is free and easy to use.