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How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.
| Specification | MPEG (source) | VOB (result) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | MPEG-1/2 Program Stream | DVD-Video (MPEG-2 PS) |
| Developed by | MPEG | DVD Forum |
| Introduced | 1993 | 1996 |
| Video codecs | MPEG-1, MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
| Audio codecs | MP2, MP3 | AC-3, DTS, LPCM, MP2 |
| Max resolution | Standard definition | Standard definition |
| Typical bitrate (1080p) | 2–9 Mbps | 4–9 Mbps |
| Multiple audio tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle tracks | Not supported | Embedded (soft) subtitles |
| Chapter markers | No | Yes |
| Streaming optimized | No | No |
| Licensing | Patents expired | Patents expired |
| Plays natively on | Native: Windows · Needs a player: macOS, iOS, Android, Smart TVs | Needs a player: macOS, Android, Windows |
| Best for | broadcast, legacy archives, DVD authoring | DVD archives, home theatre, legacy archives |
Because VOB supports MPEG-2 just like MPEG does, the video stream can be carried across without a quality-costing re-encode.
At 1080p, MPEG typically runs around 5.5 Mbps while VOB sits near 6.5 Mbps, which is the main driver of the size difference you will see.
This is an older container, introduced in 1996, and browsers will not play it directly. It is best suited to archival or a dedicated player.
This page converts MPEG video, stored in the MPEG-1/2 Program Stream container since 1993, into VOB, which uses DVD-Video (MPEG-2 PS) and dates from 1996. The codecs each container accepts decide whether the picture has to be re-encoded.
MPEG comes from MPEG and dates to 1993. It usually holds MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video with MP2 or MP3 sound, and those streams set the ceiling for anything converted out of it.
VOB comes from DVD Forum and dates to 1996. It holds MPEG-2 video alongside AC-3, DTS, LPCM, or MP2 audio, and every major platform needs a media player such as VLC to open it.
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