Convert VOB to OGV — Free Online Converter
Convert DVD Video Object (.vob) to Ogg Video (.ogv) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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About VOB to OGV Conversion
DVD VOBs store MPEG-2 video with AC3/DTS audio — both patented formats. OGV (Ogg Video) uses Theora video and Vorbis audio — both completely royalty-free. Converting VOB to OGV produces open-format video suitable for platforms requiring patent-free media, notably Wikimedia Commons.
Why Convert VOB to OGV?
Platforms like Wikimedia Commons, open educational resource repositories, and open-source project sites require royalty-free video formats. OGV provides this, making DVD content eligible for upload to these platforms. The conversion removes all proprietary codec dependencies.
However, Theora is significantly less efficient than MPEG-2, so file sizes may increase at comparable quality. For better open-source compression, consider WebM instead.
Common Use Cases
- Uploading DVD educational content to Wikimedia Commons in the required open format
- Creating open-format video from DVD sources for Creative Commons distribution