VCD Converter
Convert VCD files online for free
Drop or upload your .VCD file
How to convert your VCD file
- Click Select File above, and choose your VCD file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert VCD to another file type
The converter easily converts your VCD file to various formats—free and online. No Excel or extra software needed.
- VCD to MP4
- VCD to USB
- VCD to DVD
- VCD to CSV
- VCD to JSON
- VCD to XML
- VCD to YAML
- VCD to YML
- VCD to TOML
- VCD to INI
- VCD to CFG
- VCD to CONF
Convert a file to VCD
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the VCD file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to VCD
- XML to VCD
- SQLITE to VCD
- XLSX to VCD
- SQL to VCD
- TSV to VCD
- ACCDB to VCD
- YAML to VCD
- MDB to VCD
- CSV to VCD
- ODS to VCD
- JSON to VCD
About VCD files
VCD, or Video CD, is a format that stores video on a compact disc, often using MPEG-1 compression. While VCDs were popular in the past for their ability to play on standalone VCD players and many DVD players, they have largely become obsolete in the face of modern digital video formats.
Converting VCD files to more contemporary formats can be challenging. VCD files typically use the .dat extension, which can be converted to formats such as .mp4, .avi, .mov, and .mkv. Conversion software like VLC Media Player and FFmpeg can handle these conversions. Additionally, QuickTime is often used for viewing and converting on macOS systems.
Converting VCDs can be difficult due to potential quality loss and compatibility issues. The MPEG-1 compression used in VCDs is dated, resulting in lower video quality compared to modern HD formats. Additionally, extracting and converting the .dat files requires proper software that handles the specific structure of VCDs.
Despite these challenges, converting VCDs is often necessary to ensure compatibility with modern devices and software. This is where Convert.Guru offers a straightforward solution. We recommend using our drag-and-drop feature to easily convert your VCD files into a variety of formats. While there are drawbacks to using VCD files, such as reduced quality and limited compatibility, our service ensures a seamless conversion process with reliable results.
For more information on VCDs, check out their history and technical details on Wikipedia.
The VCD Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best VCD converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.