VOB to PAF Converter

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PARIS Workstation Format

PAF is native to the Ensoniq PARIS system — converting VOB audio to PAF integrates DVD content with these recording setups.

Cloud Processing

Extraction and encoding run entirely on our servers, so your device stays responsive throughout the conversion.

Secure Handling

Uploaded VOB files are deleted after processing. PAF outputs are removed from our servers within 24 hours.

How to convert VOB to PAF

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

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Choose paf 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 paf 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
PAF (Paris Audio File) is the native audio format of the Ensoniq PARIS (Professional Audio Recording Integrated System) digital audio workstation, developed by Ensoniq in the late 1990s. PARIS was a hardware/software DAW that earned a loyal following among recording engineers for its warm analog-like sound and reliable operation, with PAF serving as its primary working file container. The format stores uncompressed PCM audio at 16-bit or 24-bit resolution and standard professional sample rates (44.1, 48, and 96 kHz), preserving full fidelity without lossy compression. PAF uses a straightforward binary layout — a compact header followed by interleaved sample data — enabling efficient real-time read and write during recording sessions. One notable advantage is support for both big-endian and little-endian byte ordering, reflecting the PARIS system's cross-platform roots on Mac and PC. After Ensoniq's acquisition by E-mu Systems and then Creative Technology, the PARIS DAW was discontinued, but PAF files remain important for studios with archived projects in this format. Tools like SoX and libsndfile can read and convert PAF files, ensuring long-term accessibility.
Developer: Ensoniq
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert VOB to PAF?

PAF is another PARIS DAW file variant — needed for specific Ensoniq recording sessions that expect this particular format.

What opens PAF files?

PARIS recording systems and Sox handle PAF files. The format is specific to the Ensoniq audio workstation ecosystem.

Is PAF the same as FAP?

PAF and FAP are both PARIS Audio formats — different file variants used by the same Ensoniq workstation system.

Does PAF preserve quality?

PAF stores PCM audio at configurable specs — quality matches the sample rate and bit depth you choose during conversion.

Can I batch-convert?

Upload several VOB files and extract each audio track to PAF in parallel — download them separately when done.