[templetun]

I know this topic has been beat to death. I am just looking for a simple answer to a simple question.


If I rip a dvd into vob files (using dvdshrink, dvdfab), my 360 won't be able to play those files when used as an extender.


If I rip the dvd into one VOB file (unchecking the "split vob into 1 gig chunks" option) and rename the extention "MPG" will this work?



I don't want to transcode, reauthor, edit, recode, use tversity, handbrake, use mkv, H2.6.4. etc. I have about 600 dvds and don't want to spend hours converting video files.




Will this work?




thanks.

 

[GaryV]

With MPG you'll may issues pausing, fast forwarding and rewinding. You can use VideoRedo and convert them to dvr-ms? It's quick because it's not transcoding, just changing the container.

 

[mike_311]



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Originally Posted by GaryV /forum/post/18162848


With MPG you'll may issues pausing, fast forwarding and rewinding. You can use VideoRedo and convert them to dvr-ms? It's quick because it's not transcoding, just changing the container.

vob2mpg is better, as in free, its only about 3-4 mins per movie.

 

[Bigbird999]

Just renaming vob to mpg doesn't work very well because the time header is all screwed up. Try VOB2MPEG freeware, just point it at your vob rips and in about 5 minutes, it will create a single mpeg file from your vob folder. The file will have a proper time header and will play on any software or hardware player that supports mpeg2 (ie all of them). I have been doing this for years because my ancient Linkplayer2 HD media player will not handle vobs or isos but loves mpeg2.


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[templetun]

I just looked at the site for vob2mpg, looks great. Doesn't change the quality at all it seems.


Mymovies 3 will recognize and tag these mpg's? Should I have MM3 tag them as vob's before I convert them?


I will have ff/rw/pause capability?


xbox 360 as an extender will play these?


Will it keep all the surround sound options ac3/dts?


Any known issues with vob2 mpg?


Thanks guys, this turns out to be good news so far. I have been racking my brains out.


P.S.- Do you use vob mode or ifo mode?

 

[Bigbird999]

It is freeware. Just try it on a few folders and answer all of your questions.


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