How to convert 3GP to VOB
To convert 3GP to VOB, upload your 3GP file, choose VOB as the output format and press Convert. The finished VOB file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns 3GP videos into VOB files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your 3GP file can be placed in VOB as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as MPEG-2 video with AC-3 audio.
Why convert 3GP to VOB?
- The standard DVD data format
- Plays in nearly every desktop player
- Keeps DVD-quality video
- Plays on: DVD players, VLC, Windows Media Player and most media centers
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the 3GP original, because VOB is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- VOB output is MPEG-2 with AC-3 audio and DVD-style bitrate limits. It plays in desktop players but it is not a full DVD disc structure with menus.
- 3GP clips are low resolution, so the result keeps the same detail. Converting does not add detail.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
3GP vs VOB
| Property | 3GP | VOB |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | 3GPP Multimedia | DVD Video Object |
| Released | 1999, 3rd Generation Partnership Project | 1996, DVD Forum |
| Generation | Legacy | Legacy |
| Typical file size | Small | Large |
| Plays on | Feature phones, Android, VLC and QuickTime | DVD players, VLC, Windows Media Player and most media centers |
| Best for | feature phones and old Android handsets; MMS and tiny shares | converting your own home DVDs; DVD authoring |
Steps to convert 3GP to VOB
- Drop your 3GP video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that VOB is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new VOB file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert 3GP to VOB?
Upload your 3GP file, make sure VOB is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the VOB file. No account or software is needed.
Is the 3GP to VOB converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting 3GP to VOB?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside VOB, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my VOB file larger than the 3GP original?
Expect a larger file than the 3GP original, because VOB is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play VOB files?
VOB files play on DVD players, VLC, Windows Media Player and most media centers.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.