How to Play DVD files(VOB) and VCD files(DAT) on Android Devices

DAT is a file extension that’s mostly found on video CD. It is usually used to store MPEG-1 encoded video on VCD. This kind of video file is file format that are not playable in the default Android video player. VOB is a file extension that mostly found on DVD disks. A VOB extension can contain anything from audio and video to subtitle and menu information. Unfortunately, it is also a kind of file format that are not supported by the default Android video player.

But don’t worry, there are ways to make it playable. In this article, I’ll show you the best method to play DVDs and VCDs files on your Android device.

If you want to play DAT and VOB file on Android, Apple devices or others, you are suggested to convert DAT and VOB files to those devices playable formats. All you need is just a video converter that can convert DAT and VOB files flawlessly.

Brorsoft Video Converter Ultimate is a professional DAT and VOB converter. It empowers users to fast convert any DVD files and VCD files to MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, H.264, 3GP, and more without quality loss. With hundreds of device profiles, it also enables users to convertDAT and VOB to iPhone 8/7/6s/6 (Plus), iPad Air 2, Android Samsung, Amazon, HTC, Google device, Microsoft WP8, Xbox, Sony, Blackberry and more in a straightforward way. Simply follow the guide below to achieve DAT and VOB playback on Android Devices and other devices you like. For Mac users, please turn to Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac.Now just get the right program and follow the step-by-step guide below to get DAT and VOB files and Android to play nicely.

This quick-start guide uses Video Converter Ultimate Windows (Windows 10 included) version screenshots. The way to convert DAT and VOB to Android (OS X 10.6 or later) is almost the same. Just make sure you get the right version according to your computer operating system.

Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista

Guide: How to Play DAT and VOB files on Android Devices You Like !

Step 1. Launch DAT/VOB converter and input DAT and VOB file(s).
You can click "+ " button to load one or more DAT and VOB files for converting.



Step 2. Define an output profile.
The preset output profiles can meet all users' needs. Just choose any one as you like. Select an Android friendly format, e.g. H.264 .mp4 for conversion. Basically the "Android" > "Android Phone" or "Android Tablet" is a universal format for Android smartphones or tablets. There are many optimized presets for specified devices, which you can find under "Samsung", "HTC", "LG", etc. category.



Step 3. Select a destination folder.
You can click "Browse" button to specify a folder of your hard drive or other storage device.

Step 4. Begin converting DAT, VOB for playing later.
Hit "Start", and you will be led to the process of DAT/VOB to Android Phones/Tablets conversion. After that, you can play DAT and VOB file on the gadget you like without errors.

Note: If you want to play VOB files in DVD VIDEO_TS folder on mobile devices, you're supposed to turn to Brorsoft DVD Ripper for help.