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How to open VOB files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open VOB file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VOB files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. VOB File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) VOB file?
  3. 3. How to open VOB file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports VOB files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open VOB files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with VOB files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to VOB files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

VOB File Extension

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  • File type DVD Video Object Format
  • File developer N/A
  • File category Video Files
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What is a(n) VOB file?

A video file with the .VOB extension is usually found on DVD movie discs. If you try to rip it to your computer, it can be encrypted, which results in a transmission error - in this way publishers protect copyrights by preventing the distribution of the film. The file stores MPEG-2 formatted media files (movie and sound), DVD menu, subtitles and navigation elements.

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How to open VOB file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .VOB files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports VOB files

In order to open VOB file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with VOB extension.

Programs that can open VOB files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, VOB files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on VOB files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to VOB files.

Step 2. Associate given software with VOB files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VOB files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VOB files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open VOB files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open VOB files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the VOB file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with VOB extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the VOB file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VOB file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on VOB files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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