Reader posted:

Anyone knows how to convert VOB files ripped from DVD to a format iMovie can recognize?

VOB files are generally from ripped DVDs, including commercial DVD movies and non-commercial home DVDs. In addition to VOB files, you'll find IFO and BUP files inside the Video_TS folders which contains the features of the DVD movie.

The Heart of the problem

Some Mac users try to import VOB files directly to iMovie for editing, only to find that these VOB files in Video_TS folder just grey out. To edit VOB files in iMove(iMovie HD, iMovie 08, iMovie 09), you need to convert VOB files to iMovie friendly format first.

Easy Solution: Convert VOB files to iMovie supported format on Mac OS X

Some Mac users try to create Disk image for VOB files with Disk Utility and import .dmg image to iMovie as camera. Actually, that is a workaround and doesn't work anymore. To import VOB files to iMovie, you need to convert it to iMovie compatible format first. Get this professional yet easy-to-use VOB to iMoive DVD Ripper for Mac for a hassle free experience.

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1Import VOB files to DVD Ripper for Mac

2Select “iMovie” preset from output format list

Note: If you only need to import DVD clips to iMovie, you can use the “Splitting” function to get the DVD segment you need.

3Start VOB files to iMovie conversion

This VOB files to iMovie DVD Ripper for Mac will convert VOB files (or just the DVD clips you selected) rapidly and the output file is ready for being imported to iMovie.

4Import converted VOB files to iMovie

Launch iMovie, from the File menu, choose Import > movies, navigate to the folder that output VOB files are saved. Select the files and click “Import”.

Bingo! You did it! Get this VOB to iMovie DVD Ripper for Mac and create your own masterpiece!