convert .VOBs to .ISOs

jamesdmc · 2nd March 2005, 15:30

I have a DVD sitting on the hard drive in File mode (.VOBs, .BUPs, and .IFOs). Is there a way to convert it to .ISO without burning to disc, then re-ripping the disc with DVD Decrypter in ISO Read mode?

The reason I ask is because when I make a backup, I want to preview the finished disc using TheaterTek. The only way (that I know of) to do that is to load an .ISO of the movie into a virtual drive, then watch from the virtual drive with TheaterTek.

Granted, I am currently able to preview the finished disc (in file mode) with Media Player Classic, but I've noticed discrepancies in the quality of the video when playing it with Media Player Classic vs. TheaterTek. And since TheaterTek is the way that I'm going to watch the final disc anyway, it would be nice to preview it that way as well.

My preferred process:
DVD Decrypter-->DVD ReMake Pro-->DVD Rebuilder w/CCE-->preview-->burn

killingspree · 2nd March 2005, 15:58

Image Tool Classic can create isos from DVD files...

jamesdmc · 2nd March 2005, 16:20

Thanks for the quick reply, killingspree! I'd heard of ImgTool, but thought it was mainly a burning application. And since I already use Nero Express for burning, I never gave ImgTool a closer look. I didn't know it could create .ISOs from .VOBs.

I'll download ImgTool Classic 0.91.4 tonight and give it a try.

heideki · 2nd March 2005, 18:54

if you got PowerDVD (not free though) you can open DVD files on your HD..

jamesdmc · 3rd March 2005, 15:09

Thanks for the suggestion about PowerDVD, heideki. I had heard that PowerDVD could open DVD files from the hard drive, but I don't have that program installed on my HTPC.

ImgTools worked like a champ. It took 15-18 minutes (ran it on a few titles) to convert the DVD files to ISOs and they played back fine when mounted with Alcohol 120% virtual drives.

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jamesdmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 25	convert .VOBs to .ISOs I have a DVD sitting on the hard drive in File mode (.VOBs, .BUPs, and .IFOs). Is there a way to convert it to .ISO without burning to disc, then re-ripping the disc with DVD Decrypter in ISO Read mode? The reason I ask is because when I make a backup, I want to preview the finished disc using TheaterTek. The only way (that I know of) to do that is to load an .ISO of the movie into a virtual drive, then watch from the virtual drive with TheaterTek. Granted, I am currently able to preview the finished disc (in file mode) with Media Player Classic, but I've noticed discrepancies in the quality of the video when playing it with Media Player Classic vs. TheaterTek. And since TheaterTek is the way that I'm going to watch the final disc anyway, it would be nice to preview it that way as well. My preferred process: DVD Decrypter-->DVD ReMake Pro-->DVD Rebuilder w/CCE-->preview-->burn __________________ -James

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killingspree Newbie Forum Mod Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: way too deep in (cyber)space Posts: 2,436	Image Tool Classic can create isos from DVD files... __________________ Search the forum, read the forum rules once more and use the search function on doom9.org before posting! oh btw my amazon.de wishlist

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jamesdmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 25	Thanks for the quick reply, killingspree! I'd heard of ImgTool, but thought it was mainly a burning application. And since I already use Nero Express for burning, I never gave ImgTool a closer look. I didn't know it could create .ISOs from .VOBs. I'll download ImgTool Classic 0.91.4 tonight and give it a try. __________________ -James

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jamesdmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 25	Thanks for the suggestion about PowerDVD, heideki. I had heard that PowerDVD could open DVD files from the hard drive, but I don't have that program installed on my HTPC. ImgTools worked like a champ. It took 15-18 minutes (ran it on a few titles) to convert the DVD files to ISOs and they played back fine when mounted with Alcohol 120% virtual drives. __________________ -James

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heideki Doh! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 29	if you got PowerDVD (not free though) you can open DVD files on your HD..