How to Convert VTS to MP4

Last Updated: February 6, 2022 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to convert videos from the VTS format to MP4 using the VLC Media Player. VTS stands for Video Title Set and it is the format used for videos on DVDs. On the DVD's file structure, they are typically found in the VIDEO_TS folder as .VOB files. You can convert them with VLC—a free open-source video player and converter software available for Windows and Mac computers.

Steps

1
Open VLC. It's the app resembles an orange traffic cone with two white stripes.
- If you don't have VLC on your computer, you can download and Install VLC Media Player by visiting https://www.videolan.org in a web browser.
2
Click Media. It's in the top-left corner of the VLC window.
- On Mac, click the File menu instead. It's on the top-left of your Mac's screen.
Advertisement
3
Click Convert/Save. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
- On Mac, this option is labeled Convert/Stream instead.
4
Click Add. It's in the "File" tab on the right side of the Open Media window.
- On Mac, click Open media instead.
5
Select the VTS file you want to convert and click Open. Navigate to the folder with your VTS file, select it, and then click Open.
- VTS video files are often found in the "VIDEO_TS" folder of DVDs and usually end in the .VOB file extension.
6
Click Convert / Save (Windows Only). It's at the bottom-right of the window.
7
Choose Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) in the drop-down menu. In the "Profile" section, select the MP4 option.
8
Click Browse. It's near the bottom-right of the window.
- On Mac, click Save as File and then click Browse instead.
9
Enter a name and select a location to save the video file. On Windows, select a location in the left-hand pane and type a file name in the "File name" field. On Mac, type a new filename at the top and select a location in the "Where" drop-down box, or, you can click ˅ to pick more locations.
10
Click Save and Start. This saves your output settings and starts the video conversion.
- On Mac, click Save and then click Save again.
11
Wait for the video to render. The timeline slider will start to move across the video timeline as VLC converts the video. When it reaches the end, your VTS file will be converted to MP4 format and you can play the converted video file.
- Depending on the size and quality of your VTS file, the conversion can take quite some time.

Community Q&A

Question

I tried this and the video converted without sound.

Gaurangi_iyer

Community Answer

Use The Televzr app for PC. Alternatively, you can use the MeddleMonkey Chrome Extension.
Question

After converting the video, can you play it on Android phones?

Community Answer

You certainly can, as long as you save it as MP4. All Android phones should be able to play MP4 as it is probably the most popular video format.