File Format Guide
What is a .OGG file?
The OGG format (short for Ogg Vorbis) is an audio format that uses lossy compression, trading some fine detail for much smaller files. It acts as a container that packages audio together for playback. OGG is an open, royalty-free standard that opens natively in every modern web browser.
.OGG at a glance
| Category | Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy |
| Open standard | Yes |
| Opens in web browsers | Yes |
| Typical file size | Small |
How to open a .OGG file
You can open OGG files with VLC, Firefox, and Chrome. If a program on your device cannot read one, the quickest fix is to convert it to a more common format — no software install required.
OGG pros and cons
Strengths
- open, royalty-free audio
- good quality at small sizes
- popular in games and open-source apps
Limitations
- not supported on some Apple devices
- less common in mainstream apps
What .OGG files are used for
- game audio
- open-source projects
- web streaming
Need to convert a .OGG file?
Convert OGG to and from other formats free in your browser — no signup to start, no watermarks.
Open the OGG Converter