Sorts of VOB Files

Chief VOB Description

.VOB

File Name:	.vob
Category:	DVD Video Object File

VOB stands for Video Object. VOB is the container format in DVD-Video media. VOB can contain digital video, digital audio, and subtitles. The VOB file extracted from DVD may be encrypted because most commercial DVDs uses copyright protection. The files are generally formatted as MPEG-2 system streams and can be opened by many video playback programs.

Programmer:	The DVD Forum
Class:	Video Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vob

Software Programs That Open The DVD Video Object File:

CyberLink PowerDVD by CyberLink

Windows

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

MPlayer by The MPlayer Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

Eltima Elmedia Player by Open Source

Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 5 by Roxio

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Mac

ShedWorx Smart Converter by Shedworx

Mac

Roxio Popcorn by Roxio

Mac

Apple DVD Player by Apple

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Media Player Classic by Open Source

Windows

olimsoft OPlayer by Apple

iOS

Additional VOB Files

.VOB

File Name:	.vob
Category:	Vue Objects File

Vue Objects File is a 3D model file produced by E-on Vue which is a 3D environment modeling software for professionals and artists. This VOB file stores objects for the environment like trees, oceans, skies, mountains and many other landscapes that are stored as polygonal meshes. This polygonal meshes can be texturized by using data stored in E-on Vue MAT files.

Programmer:	E-on Software, Inc.
Class:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Vue Objects File Files:

E-on Vue by E-on Software, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.VOB

File Name:	.vob
Category:	Live For Speed Car File

This VOB file extension is the file used for a car racing game known as Live for Speed (LFS). This file stores 3D car data like the car textures, faces, meshes, and materials that used to customize the show of bodies and parts of 3D racing cars. VOB files only contain one-half of the racing car show data because the cars in LFS are bi-symmetrical so the other half of the car is mirrored within the game to complete the display.

Programmer:	Live for Speed
Class:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Live For Speed Car File Files:

Live For Speed by Live for Speed

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding VOB Issues

Typical VOB Opening Challenges

CyberLink PowerDVD Removed

If you attempt to load your VOB file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VOB Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because CyberLink PowerDVD isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens VOB files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Incorrect CyberLink PowerDVD Version

Sometimes your installed version of CyberLink PowerDVD won't support your DVD Video Object File file. If you've got the wrong version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the VOB file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of VOB file opening issues are due to not having the correct CyberLink PowerDVD version installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading VOB Files

Even with the correct version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed, you can still experience difficulties opening VOBs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading VOB files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• VOB file type Registry entries are wrong
• The VOB file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• CyberLink PowerDVD or another VOB application experienced a flawed installation
• The VOB itself is corrupted
• The VOB is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to VOBs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open DVD Video Object File files