As far as you may know, many camcorders record videos in VOB file extension, especially the DVD camcorders. Since VOB is the video format used for DVD disc, you need to convert it to other format compatible with your video editing software such as iMovie and Movie Maker. 
But today we are not talking about converting VOB for editing purpose. Because we found that many camcorders records tons of VOB file. It's very inconvenient to share them from camcorders to portable devices. This article will show you how to merge and convert multiple camcorder VOB videos into one video file for watching on portable devices like iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP, and so on.
Step 1: Transfer Camcorder Video to Computer
Transferring camcorder videos to computer usually isn't a question. After connect your camcorder to computer, you could either copy videos in File Explorer or the dedicated software coming with the camcorder. If you encounter a problem, you could see how to transfer transfer camcorder videos to computer here. And next, you need video converter software to do the job. Here Video Converter Ultimate is used in the tutorial.
Step 2: Merge and Convert Camcorder VOB Videos
After download Video Converter, launch it. It's super easy to merge and convert camcorder VOB files. Actually, it could not be easier - just check the Merge into One File option as shown below. To merge camcorder VOB files, you should add VOB file first. And here is the point: You could almost add VOB file from anywhere, of course including camcorder, such as local VOB file, DVD disc, DVD folders, portable devices, etc. Then select the target portable device you want to enjoy the video by clicking the device icon and start conversion as follows.
What's VOB? VOB stands for DVD Video Object. It is basically a basic MPEG-2 system stream. That means it is a file that contains multiplexed MPEG-2 video streams, audio streams (normally AC3 and DTS formats) and subtitle streams. In order to view stand-alone VOB files on computer, you need to have a DVD player software that supports VOB playback. A good, open source tool for this is Media Player Classic. If you wish to burn the VOB files to a standard DVD disc (also supported by Video Converter Ultimate) , you need to have all the other standard DVD files as well, including IFO and BUP files. If you want to enjoy VOB video on portable devices, this tutorial is right for you.
Step 3: Directly Upload Merged Video to Device
Video Converter Ultimate is a helpful camcorder companion. Not only can you merge and convert VOB files, but also transfer videos to your devices. To do so, click the 
to open up following dialog:
After connectting your device to computer, click 'Refresh' button to show the device. And then add your converted video files. Click OK to start. Now you can watch camcorder videos on your devices, like PSP, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and more.
Tips: 1. This VOB to device converter also enables to edit the video before the conversion. Here is how to edit camcorder video before conversion: Select a video from the file list, click 'Edit' menu, or click the 'Edit video' button. Then you can optimize your video by cropping, changing video effect, etc.
2. The JVC camcorder GZ-MS100 provides one-button uploading to YouTube. If you are planning to buy another camcorder for sharing videos on YouTube, it's the camcorder you deserve to have.
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