[Soundbox]

I upload quite a lot of my own DVD content to YouTube and never had a problem but now I am told that I cannot upload VOB (DVD format) files any more?

Is this an anti-piracy measure or just a reduction in the services offered. I used to enjoy sharing rare clips and trailers but now I am prevented because VOB is no longer supported.

I have not heard anything about it so thought I would ask. Thanks for any input.

[grahamlthompson]

Converting .vob files to .mpg is dead simple, In many cases you just have to change the file extension to .mpg

[chrisjr]

If you are uploading videos you've produced yourself then that is a bit of a bummer. But if it's to stop people uploading clips from copyright material without the permission of the copyright holder then you can see YouTube's point.

A blanket ban on a particular format is a bit of the proverbial sledgehammer in nut cracker role though. Especially as it is relatively simple to get round just by using a formal they do allow!