How to Convert VOB to Apple ProRes MOV

Summary: The article shows you how to convert VOB to Apple ProRes so that you can natively import and edit VOB files in Final Cut Pro.



We usually saw Final Cut users encounter importing issues when attempting to edit VOB files with Final Cut Pro (X). Let's see some frequently asked questions on this.

Q1: Need to convert .VOB files to work with in FCP

Hi! A friend of mine, would like me to create a video for his work. However, he gave me all the data on dvds. and so that means there all VOB files. So, I have a question about using them in FCP. Can I just convert VOB to Apple Prores or should I use another format?

Q2: Converting VOB to Apple ProRes?

I have a few VOB clips that I need to incorporate into the timeline of my FCP 7, should I convert these files to Apple Pro Res? Which software is easy to use?

Wanna import VOB files to Final Cut Pro X for editing but FCP doesn't let you do it? Final Cut Pro is famous for its powerful editing features. Unfortunately, VOB is not supported by FCP(X). To get VOB files and Final Cut Pro to work beautifully, the easy workaround is to rewrap VOB to Apple ProRes, which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro (X). Along with some help from professional VOB to ProRes Converter, it can be done. To help those who wanna edit VOB files in Final Cut Pro, here I share with you a simple guide on how to convert VOB to Apple ProRes MOV format for FCP(X).

First of all, download the app – Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac

Overall, the program is a professional yet all-in-one video conversion tool. With it, you can easily rewrap all VOB files to ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ or 4444 for using in Final Cut Pro X/7/6. It also provides simple video editing functions for you. Besides, the Mac video converter can convert HD videos from HD camcorders or DVs (like JVC, Panasonic, Sony and Cannon) for editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid MC, Adobe Premiere Pro etc. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get the work done.

Guide: Transcoding VOB to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro

First, launch the Mac ProRes Conversion program; click "Add" button from main menu to browse your computer hard drive and select the VOB files you want to convert. Or you can easily drag-and-drop files into this application for converting. You can also load video files formatted in .avi, .wmv, .flv, .vob, etc.



Tip: You can check the “Merge into one” box to merge several .vob video files together for easier editing.

Secondly, click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format.



Tip: You can click “settings” button in the main interface to customize the output video’s parameters, such as resolution, frame rate, etc.

Finally, hit "Convert" button to start encoding VOB files to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro 6/7/X under Mac OS Mavericks or Mountain Lion.

Additional Tips:

1. If you are also a FCP X user, before you try to do the conversion, don’t forget to make sure that you have installed the Apple ProRes Codec manually since the FCP X asks users to install it by themselves.

2. This VOB to ProRes Converter also allows you to convert VOB to AIC for iMovie/FCE, DNxHD for Avid Media Composer, MPEG-2 for Adobe Premiere Pro… If you want to edit VOB in iMovie, you just need to choose the “iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)” in the second step.

See more:

How to import VOB files into iMovie/FCE
How to convert VOB to AVI/MP4/WMV/MOV/FLV/F4V
How to import VOB files into iTunes library