You have a stack of old .DAT files, probably ripped from a Video CD, and your phone, tablet or media player won't open them. You need them in a format that plays everywhere. ImTOO DAT Converter is built for that job.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP (SP2 or later)
- Price: $19.95
- Download size: about 28.6MB
- Input formats: MPG, MPEG, MPA, DAT, VOB
- Output video: AVI, DivX, MP4, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, FLV
- Output audio: MP3, M4A
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Key features
Turn DAT files into AVI, MP4, WMV and more
You pick from the output list above, so the same DAT file can become an MP4 for your phone or a WMV for an older PC.
Pull MP3 or M4A audio out of a video
If you only want the soundtrack, you can extract audio from MPG, MPEG, MPA, DAT and VOB files and save it as MP3 or M4A.
Convert a whole folder in one click
Batch mode converts several files at once. You can also add multiple profiles to one source file and output them all in a single run.
Cut or split a large file
You can split a big DAT file by time or by file size. You can also convert just one clip by setting a start time and duration.
Control the output size and quality
You can adjust bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, codec and quality. A Bitrate Calculator works out the bit rate you need for the file size you want.
Faster conversion on multi-core and GPU hardware
The program uses multi-core CPUs. The vendor also says NVIDIA CUDA and AMD APP support can make conversion up to 5x faster.
Walk away while it works
Conversion runs in the background, so you can use other programs. When it finishes, an after-done action can exit the program, hibernate, stand by or shut down the PC.
Preview and grab still frames
The built-in resizable player lets you preview a video and capture images as JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP. The program can also convert BMP, JPG, GIF and PNG pictures into video.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have old VCD-era DAT files and want a simple, single-purpose converter for Windows. If you need many niche formats or editing tools, a general video suite may fit better.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Focused on DAT, MPEG and VOB sources, with a wide range of output formats
- Batch conversion, splitting, clip cutting and multiple profiles per file
- Detailed audio and video settings
- Audio extraction to MP3 and M4A
Cons
- Windows only
- Input is limited to MPG, MPEG, MPA, DAT and VOB
- Paid software at $19.95
FAQs
Which formats can I convert DAT files to?
You can convert to AVI, DivX, MP4, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 and FLV. For audio, you can choose MP3 or M4A.
Can I convert more than one file at a time?
Yes. Batch mode converts several DAT files with one click.
Can I split a large DAT file?
Yes. You can split it by a set time or by file size.
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. The listed operating systems are Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP (SP2 or later).
Can it turn photos into video?
Yes. It converts JPG, PNG, GIF and BMP pictures to video.
System requirements
- OS: Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (SP2 or later)
- Processor: 1GHz Intel/AMD processor or above
- RAM: 256MB (512MB or above recommended)
- Disk space: 100MB for installation
- Graphics: Super VGA (800x600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher