DVD VOB files use MPEG-2 interlaced video with AC3 or DTS audio in a program stream container — a format that modern Android devices do not hardware-decode efficiently. The Android Video preset produces H.264 MP4 content optimized for Android's hardware decoder, converting DVD's interlaced standard-definition content to progressive scan mobile-optimized video.

Android's hardware decoders target H.264 and VP8/VP9, not MPEG-2. While some Android devices can software-decode MPEG-2, this drains battery and causes stuttering on budget phones. Converting to the Android preset ensures smooth hardware-accelerated playback on every Android device.

DVD's interlaced video also displays poorly on mobile screens, which are progressive scan. The conversion handles deinterlacing to produce clean progressive frames suitable for mobile viewing.

FFmpeg demuxes the VOB program stream, deinterlaces MPEG-2 video using yadif, and transcodes to H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio. DVD resolution (720x480 NTSC or 720x576 PAL) is preserved or upscaled to 854x480 (16:9 widescreen). AC3/DTS surround audio is downmixed to stereo AAC. The output MP4 uses faststart for instant mobile playback.

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

VLC for Android can, but with software decoding that drains battery. Most Android media apps cannot play VOB at all.

Yes. DVD resolution (480p) looks sharp on mobile screens. H.264 encoding at DVD resolution actually improves visual quality versus MPEG-2.

Yes. The converter detects interlaced content and applies deinterlacing to produce clean progressive frames for mobile displays.

Yes. DVDs often have multiple language audio tracks. Select the desired language by stream index in the conversion settings.

A 2-hour DVD (about 4.5 GB in VOBs) converts to roughly 700 MB-1.5 GB in H.264 MP4 at good quality.

Device	VOB	Android Video
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	VOB	Android Video
Full Name	DVD Video Object	Android Compatible Video
Extension	.vob	.mp4
Best For	DVD format	Android optimized

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