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ARI at a glance
ARI
Convert to ARI when maintaining compatibility with ARRI-originated raw image workflows or preserving frame data for grading and finishing.
It is appropriate for professional capture archives and controlled post-production pipelines.
VOB at a glance
VOB
Convert to VOB when preserving DVD-video structure, maintaining authored disc compatibility, or recovering content from DVD-based collections.
It is useful for archival and disc-focused workflows where the DVD container family still matters.
For file-based viewing and sharing, MP4 is usually the better target.
Format comparison
| Feature | ARI | VOB |
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| File type | Image | Video |
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| Compression / quality | raw | depends |
| File size characteristics | large | large |
| Compatibility | limited | moderate |
| Editability | high | limited |
| Created year | 2010 | 1996 |
| Inventor | ARRI (Arnold & Richter) | DVD Forum |
| Status | proprietary | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | strong | moderate |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | delivery |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use ARI
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage image data for later interpretation.
When to use VOB
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Strong provenance from DVD workflows.
FAQs
Why convert ARI to VOB?
Convert to VOB when preserving DVD-video structure, maintaining authored disc compatibility, or recovering content from DVD-based collections.
It is useful for archival and disc-focused workflows where the DVD container family still matters.
For file-based viewing and sharing, MP4 is usually the better target.
What changes when converting ARI to VOB?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Quality profile changes from raw in ARI to depends in VOB. Editability profile changes from high in ARI to limited in VOB. Compatibility profile changes from limited in ARI to moderate in VOB. Archival profile changes from strong in ARI to moderate in VOB. Metadata profile changes from rich in ARI to moderate in VOB. Delivery profile changes from limited in ARI to strong in VOB. Workflow profile changes from source in ARI to delivery in VOB.
Moving to VOB removes camera raw data.
What should I review after converting ARI to VOB?
Check the exported file for Tightly bound to DVD-era assumptions.; Usually converted into newer containers for practical current use..