What is a VOB file?

[what..the?]

I have a movie that is classed as a VOB file I want to import it in to windows xp movie maker 2 but it says that the file is not supported.

I assume this is beacuse it is a 'VOB' file what ever that is? Is there a solution to this compatibility problem? Can I somehow change the file type???

[spaced]

a VOB file is a one of many VOB's used to make a dvd film. DVD are made of VOB files.

You could try and converting it using Win AVI Convertor - from VOB to AVI

[Garamond]

Couldn't you just burn it to dvd using one of the various burning softwares?

[boobesque]

i dont think you could just burn it to a dvd. there are many files that make up a dvd not just a few vob file.

[EMS86]

If you download DVD2AVI and DivX you can convert them to use in movie maker. Both downloads are free.

[TEAK36]

If your files are already VOB, then Nero will burn them to DVD very quickly.I use WinAVI to convert all my movies to VOB files, and then use Nero to burn to DVD.It is much quicker than letting Nero Transcode and Burn to DVD.

[what..the?]

I don't really understand to much so you will have to be gentle - but well it is already burned it to dvd from my home dvd recorder and I then saved it across to my pc where I tried to use it in imovie or windows movie maker2 where it says it is not compatible.

After spaced posted I found some free win avi convertor software which I downloaded then converted it from VOB to AVI but it put a tag in the middle so I would have to buy the software bl**dy f**ky thing lol, it said that it was a free short trial of the full programme - "and I'm the Queen Mother!!"

So I hope that there may be a 'free' solution somewhere 'over the rainbow!'

Maybe try EMS86's suggestion as other people our mentioning DVD burning which well I already have so I dont know if that will help??? - sorry if I did not mention this.

Many thanks

[what..the?]

I have downloaded DVD2AVI and DIVX but I dont seem to know how to work them - the latter software I can convert into a DIVX movie but that is not compatible with windows movie maker2 ( i have not tried imovie yet)

[EMS86]

You have to open the vob file in DVD2AVI. Then go into File and "Save AVI" and use DivX compressor to compress it and hey presto:D It could take a few hours depending on how big the file is. It will then come up as a windows media file in the file you saved it in. The only trouble is you don't get the sound with a Vob file. I haven't figured out how to do that yet. People have said to me i have to get a dvd audio ripper. I have looked on the web but can't find any free ones. Anyway i hope i helped:D

[willyboy]

Go to www.afterdawn.com
Just join it, it's free, and ask your question there under the beginners dvd section. Sit back and watch the answers flood in.