How to Convert VCD to MP4 [PC & Online Guide]

The ways to convert video files from a VCD disc are quite limited. The most common way is to use VLC. In addition, you can find an MPEGAV folder containing video and audio data on a VCD disc (similar to the Video_TS folder in a DVD video disc), and the video and audio files are wrapped in a .dat file. To convert VCD to MP4, you can directly copy DAT files from the disc and convert them to MP4. The following part will show you how to perform the two methods. Please read on.

You can use the powerful VLC multimedia player to convert a Video CD to MP4, TS, OGG, or other formats and change the output video codec, resolution, bitrate, etc. However, you cannot convert or play VCDs with DRM protections.

Step 1: Launch VLC, navigate to Media > Open Disc > SVCD/VCD, and click Browse to select your VCD from the Disc device.

Step 2: Expand the dropdown next to the Play button and choose Convert.

Step 3: Expand the Profile dropdown and choose Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4).

Step 4: Click Browse to select a destination and click Start to begin the conversion.

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro helps you convert the VCD DAT files to MP4, MPG, AVI, WMV, and other common digital formats for your varied usages. Additionally, it supports video quality enhancement from SD to HD, HD to 4K, etc. Based on the Windows operating system, it is solid, fast and effective.

You can use WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro to handle the conversion. It is a professional video converter, supporting practically all video files and providing a wide selection of output formats, including MP4, MKV, MOV, MP3, and 500+ profiles. Converting DAT to MP4 can also be easily achieved in this program. On top of that, HD Video Converter Factory Pro features an exclusive lightning mode that can fulfill up to 50X faster performances powered by GPU acceleration. It’s an easy tool for all users thanking the direct and well-organized IU. Give it a shot now!

The online video converter brings a more handy way to deal with media files. As long as you can access the network, you can make use of online tools to convert videos on your devices without installing any software or plug-ins.

Here are some of the popular and reliable websites for converting a VCD DAT video file to MP4:

https://video.online-convert.com/convert-to-mp4

https://convertio.co/mp4-converter/

https://www.aconvert.com/video/

https://www.free-converter.com/VCD-to-MP4

Tips. Affected by varied network speed and servers, the time to upload and process files online can be relatively long in some scenarios. If you happen to meet such issues, resubmit the file or turn to a desktop file converter.  

Converting VCD to MP4 will not take many steps if you follow the methods above. If you have any questions during the conversion, you can come back and let us know anytime. Meanwhile, if you prefer the first method, namely HD Video Converter Factory Pro, here is the quick installation option:

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This DVD ripper is designed for DVD video ripping. It can handle both your own and commercial DVD movies and convert DVDs to MP4, AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, ISO, Video_TS folder, and other digital formats with the original HD quality. The whole process only needs three steps. Download it to start your work!

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