Converting .VOB file to Mpeg2

[Kaoz]

I have put many home videos on DVD using a Panasonic DVD recorder. Now that I have a new PC with a DVD recorder I wanted to edit a few. Here is my problem..
I put my DVD in, it list the files as follows:
VTS_01_1.VOB
VTS_01_2.VOB
VTS_01_3.VOB
VTS_01_4.VOB
When I click properties on the first file it shows it is a mpeg2 file already and plays in my Video Explosion software.
The other 3 files show as unknown files when I click properties.
That part is weird in itself.
Anyway, I need to convert these files to mpeg2 so I can edit them. Over the past few days I have search the internet and downloaded various programs that supposedly can do this but none have instructions on how to.
Can someone give me a step by step instuctions?
I know its a lot to ask for the first post here but my search led me to this forum.
Thanks.

[Baldrick]

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=224833

[Kaoz]

Thanks for the quick response.
Going to work on it now, thanks.

[Kaoz]

I guess its just not meant for me to convert thses files. I downloaded yet another program (TMPGEnc DVD Author) and it gives me a error when I attempt to get the license. GRRRRRRRRR
I have actually downloaded 8 programs and have yet to convert a .vob file, just can't imagine it being this hard.
I have worked on this for 3 days with no luck.
Is converting a .VOB file like some kind of hack? Why is it so hard?
I could rant some more but need to get away from the PC for awhile.

[Letus]

Try to look for VOBedit in the tool section or try the link below. When open the VTS_01_1.vob then click Demux. I usually use AC3 for sound and all Video streams for video then use Impression Pro to make DVD. Try it for yourself and pick whatever you want.
http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/vobedit.html

[gshelley61]

First of all, VOB's are already MPEG2 files. They have an extension (.VOB instead of .MPG) specifically used for DVD-Video is all. If you save (rip) the VOB's to your hard drive, you can even rename them with the .MPG extension and they will play just fine.

A very easy way I have found to save VOB's to a new MPG file on your hard drive is to use Simple File Joiner (available for free at http://www.peretek.com/sfj.php) - you simply specify the VOB's you want to join right off the disc and save to a new single .MPG file.

The .MPG can most easily be authored with TMPGEnc DVD Author, which can also do simple I and P frame editing. For frame accurate editing, you will need Womble MPEG-VCR or MPEG Video Wizard.

Freeware that can do simple I and P frame editing and chapter point selection is MPEG2Schnitt. From there, a simple no-menu DVD can be authored with IFOEdit for free.