2007General Discussion forum
Converting DVD VOB files to formats compatible with Adobe Premiere for editing
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- VOB files from DVDs cannot be directly imported into Premiere and require conversion to a compatible format
- Converting VOB files to AVI wrapped in DV codec is a suitable format for Premiere editing workflows
- MPEG Streamclip is a free tool capable of converting VOB files to various formats including DV codec AVI
- Canopus ProCoder versions 2.0 and 3.0 can successfully convert VOB files for Premiere compatibility
- QuickTime, particularly the Pro version, may be able to open VOB files and export them in formats Premiere can read
- VOB files can be demultiplexed into elementary MPEG2 video with AIFF audio while preserving native codec quality
- Direct MPEG encoding of VOB files often results in quality loss that is difficult to control through settings adjustment
Depends on
- The discussion is from 2007 and references software versions that may no longer be current or available
- No specific guidance provided on optimal settings for quality preservation during conversion
- The claim about QuickTime compatibility is presented as assumption rather than confirmed experience
- No detailed comparison of quality outcomes between different conversion methods