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Hey im looking for a Free program that allows you to convert large files of .vob to windowsmediavideos or .wmv

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Original poster asked about converting large .vob files to .wmv. VOB is the DVD container carrying MPEG‑2 video (and often multiple audio/subtitle streams). Converting to WMV means re‑encoding, so expect some quality loss and different file sizes depending on codec and bitrate. These days H.264 in an MP4 container gives better quality/size and broader device support than legacy WMV, so consider MP4 unless WMV is specifically required.

As suggested looking on download sites, prefer official project pages for tools. Useful, free options are VLC (quick GUI convert to WMV), HandBrake (easy GUI but outputs MP4/MKV, not WMV), and FFmpeg (powerful command line). Official pages: VLC, HandBrake, FFmpeg. VLC can do a simple Media → Convert/Save and select a WMV profile. FFmpeg gives precise control and batch scripting.

Example FFmpeg workflows (adjust bitrates/CRF to taste):

ffmpeg -i input.vob -c:v libx264 -preset medium -crf 20 -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mp4
ffmpeg -i input.vob -c:v wmv2 -b:v 2500k -c:a wmav2 -b:a 192k output.wmv

Note: wmv2/wmav2 encoders may not be present in every build of FFmpeg; use the MP4/H.264 command if WMV fails.

If the DVD ripped into multiple VOBs (VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB), either feed the sequence to the converter or join them first. On Windows a quick binary concat is: copy /b VTS_01_1.VOB+VTS_01_2.VOB joined.vob; on Unix/macOS use cat file1.vob file2.vob > joined.vob. Work only with media that can be legally converted; encrypted commercial DVDs may need additional steps and have legal constraints. If playback is problematic, use VLC as a robust player that handles many formats.

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no takers? :( :( :( :( :(

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most free versions have expiry dates, or tag the file

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