VOB to AMB Converter

Extract DVD audio and encode in Ambisonic B-Format

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Spatial Audio Format

AMB carries Ambisonic data for 3D sound — converting VOB audio to AMB opens up spatial audio production possibilities.

Channel Configuration

Set up the Ambisonic channel layout and sample rate to match your spatial audio production requirements.

Server Processing

All conversion runs on our cloud infrastructure, keeping your workstation responsive during processing.

How to convert VOB to AMB

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose amb or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your amb file right afterwards

About formats

VOB (Video Object) is the primary container format used on DVD-Video discs, defined as part of the DVD specification developed by the DVD Forum. The format first appeared with the DVD standard finalized in September 1996 and has since been used on billions of DVD discs produced worldwide. VOB files are based on the MPEG-2 program stream format, containing multiplexed MPEG-2 video alongside audio in AC-3 (Dolby Digital), DTS, MPEG-1 Layer II, or LPCM formats. Beyond audio and video, VOB files also carry DVD subtitle streams as bitmap overlays, navigation data for menu interaction, and chapter point information. The files reside in the VIDEO_TS directory on a DVD disc, with naming conventions (VTS_01_1.VOB, etc.) reflecting the title and part structure of the content. Individual VOB files are limited to approximately 1 GB to accommodate the UDF file system requirements, with longer content spanning multiple files seamlessly. The format supports both NTSC (720x480) and PAL (720x576) video resolutions at bit rates up to 9.8 Mbps for combined audio and video. Integration of video, multi-track audio, subtitles, and navigation into a single program stream made VOB a complete solution for consumer movie delivery. While streaming and newer disc formats have supplanted DVD for new content, VOB remains hugely relevant for accessing the vast library of existing DVD content.
Developer: DVD Forum
Initial release: September 1996
AMB files contain audio encoded in Ambisonic B-format, a full-sphere surround sound technique conceived by Michael Gerzon during the 1970s. Unlike channel-based systems such as 5.1 or 7.1, Ambisonics captures a complete three-dimensional sound field using spherical harmonics — first-order B-format consists of four channels: W (omnidirectional), X (front-back), Y (left-right), and Z (up-down). This representation is speaker-independent, meaning one recording can be decoded to any loudspeaker arrangement or binaural headphones without remixing. AMB files typically store uncompressed PCM data and are processed by tools like SoX or specialized plugins. A core advantage is spatial flexibility — creators produce one master file that adapts to stereo, surround, or immersive playback. The format also scales elegantly: higher-order Ambisonics adds channels for increased spatial precision upon the same mathematical framework. With the growth of virtual reality, 360-degree video, and spatial audio for gaming, Ambisonics has experienced a resurgence, adopted by platforms like YouTube for immersive media delivery.
Initial release: 1975

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert VOB to AMB?

AMB (Ambisonic B-Format) is used in spatial audio production — converting DVD audio enables immersive sound design workflows.

What software uses AMB?

Ambisonic plugins for Reaper, Ardour, and specialized spatial audio tools handle AMB files for 3D sound mixing.

Is AMB for surround sound?

AMB represents full-sphere spatial audio — more advanced than standard surround, used in VR, dome installations, and immersive media.

Does conversion preserve channels?

The audio content is extracted and mapped into the Ambisonic B-Format channel layout during the conversion process.

Can I convert multiple files?

Upload several VOB files and extract each audio track to AMB independently — download them as they complete.