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ARW at a glance
ARW
Convert to ARW when preserving Sony camera originals or returning processed material to a Sony raw workflow.
It is useful for archival retention, high-latitude editing, and non-destructive photographic post-processing.
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 | ARW | VOB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2006 | 1996 |
| Inventor | Sony | DVD Forum |
| Status | proprietary | active |
| Transparency | ❌ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
| Primary use cases |
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| Common software |
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| Archival suitability | strong | moderate |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | delivery |
| Layer support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Camera raw data | ✔️ | ❌ |
| HDR support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Streaming ready | ❌ | ❌ |
When to use each format
When to use ARW
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage sensor information.
When to use VOB
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Strong provenance from DVD workflows.
FAQs
Why convert ARW 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 ARW to VOB?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Quality profile changes from raw in ARW to depends in VOB. Editability profile changes from high in ARW to limited in VOB. Compatibility profile changes from limited in ARW to moderate in VOB. Archival profile changes from strong in ARW to moderate in VOB. Metadata profile changes from rich in ARW to moderate in VOB. Delivery profile changes from limited in ARW to strong in VOB. Workflow profile changes from source in ARW to delivery in VOB.
Moving to VOB removes camera raw data.
What should I review after converting ARW to VOB?
Check the exported file for Tightly bound to DVD-era assumptions.; Usually converted into newer containers for practical current use..