VOB to WMV Converter

Turn a DVD VOB file into a WMV for Windows Media Player and older Windows Movie Maker projects. Free, in your browser, with no signup and no watermark.

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Updated June 2026

VOB is the disc format DVDs use, and Windows Movie Maker will not import it. WMV is the Windows Media format that older Windows tools accept without fuss, which makes it the bridge when you want DVD footage inside a legacy Windows project. Upload your VOB file, convert it free in your browser, and download a WMV with no signup and no watermark.

Free, no sign-upNo account, no trial
Runs in your browserNothing to install
Works on every devicePhone, tablet, laptop
No watermarkClean output, every time

How it works

How to convert VOB to WMV

  1. 1

    Upload your VOB

    Drag your VOB onto the converter or pick it from your device. Nothing to install.

  2. 2

    Choose WMV and convert

    Select WMV as the output and start. Free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

  3. 3

    Download your WMV

    Save the finished WMV, or open it in the editor to trim, crop, or resize it first.

Try it

Estimate your WMV

Pick a video bitrate and a length to see the WMV file size before you convert.

Video bitrate
5 min
1 min30 min

Drag to set the clip length in minutes, from 1 to 30.

Estimated WMV size183MBSharp 1080p

An estimate. Real size varies with resolution, frame rate, and how much the picture moves.

The formats

VOB vs WMV

VOB

DVD Video Object

The video format used on DVDs

Type
DVD video object
Holds
MPEG-2 video with AC-3 or PCM audio
Typical size
Large, sized for DVD
Plays on
DVD software and VLC

Best for:Footage taken from a DVD

WMV

Windows Media Video

Windows Media video, small and Windows-first

Type
Windows Media video
Holds
Windows Media video with WMA audio
Typical size
Small, built for Windows
Plays on
Windows Media Player and VLC

Best for:Older Windows video and slideshows

Will it lose quality?

  • When the codecs already match WMV, the converter can change the container without re-encoding, so the picture stays identical.
  • When the video has to be re-encoded for WMV, a high bitrate keeps it visually close to the VOB.
  • Converting cannot add detail the VOB never had. The output is at best as good as the source.

Use cases

What people use it for

Play anywhereMake a clip your device supports
Video editorsGet footage your software accepts
Web videoUse a format browsers play
CourseworkHand in a standard video file
SharingSend a clip people can open

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The WMV will not play
Some players are picky about codecs. Try it in VLC, which opens almost anything, or convert again and let the converter re-encode the video.
The file got larger
A format change can shift the size, and re-encoding at a high bitrate adds overhead. Lower the bitrate or trim the clip for a smaller file.
Audio and video drift out of sync
Re-download the source and convert again. If a long recording drifts, splitting it into shorter pieces usually fixes the sync.

FAQ

VOB to WMV questions

How do I convert VOB to WMV?
Upload your VOB file, choose WMV as the output, and start the conversion. When it finishes, download the WMV or open it in the editor to trim it first. There is no signup and nothing to install.
Is the VOB to WMV converter free?
Yes. EchoWave converts VOB to WMV with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload your DVD file, convert it, and download the WMV from your browser.
Can I use the WMV in Windows Movie Maker?
Yes. Windows Movie Maker does not read VOB, but it accepts WMV directly, so converting first lets you drop DVD footage into an old project. The WMV also plays in Windows Media Player without extra codecs.
Will converting VOB to WMV lose quality?
VOB carries MPEG-2 video at DVD resolution, and the WMV keeps that picture when you convert at a high bitrate. WMV compresses efficiently for Windows, so you can keep useful quality in a reasonably small file.
Where is the VOB file on my DVD for the WMV conversion?
DVD video lives in a folder named VIDEO_TS, in files like VTS_01_1.VOB. Copy that file to your PC first, then upload it here. A long title is usually split across several numbered VOB parts.
Can I convert VOB to WMV on a Mac?
Yes. WMV is a Windows format, but you can create one from any browser on macOS, Windows, Chromebook, or Linux. There is nothing to download, though for playback on a Mac you may prefer MP4 or MOV.
Does it work on phones?
The converter runs in your mobile browser on iPhone, iPad, and Android. WMV playback on phones is limited, so if you mainly watch on a phone, VOB to MP4 is the safer choice.
What plays a WMV file converted from VOB?
WMV opens in Windows Media Player and VLC, and imports into older Windows editors like Movie Maker. Outside Windows it is less common, so VLC is the reliable player on other systems.
My DVD has several VOB files. How do I convert it all?
A DVD splits a long title into parts like VTS_01_1.VOB and VTS_01_2.VOB. Convert each to WMV and join them in the editor, or merge the VOB parts in VLC first and convert the single file.
Why will my VOB file not convert to WMV?
A VOB copied from a home-recorded or unprotected disc rewraps to WMV without trouble. The usual blocker is a store-bought movie DVD: its CSS encryption scrambles the MPEG-2 stream, so the VOB has to be decrypted with DVD ripping software first before our converter can read it and produce a WMV for Windows Media Player.

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