OGV Converter
Convert OGV video files to MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI and FLV and 18 more formats — free, in batches, files up to 10 GB, with no sign-up and no watermark.
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What Is an OGV File?
OGV is the royalty-free video format of the Ogg family, used by Wikipedia and open-source projects before WebM took over. OGV is a format rather than a compression method — theora video with Vorbis audio. What is inside decides the quality.
OGV Facts
| Full name | Ogg Video (Theora) |
|---|---|
| File extension | .ogv |
| Type | Video |
| How it stores data | Theora video with Vorbis audio |
| Created by | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Best for | Wikimedia uploads and open-format requirements |
| Watch out | dated compression, and little player support |
| Opens with | VLC, Firefox, Chrome |
How to Open an OGV File
A .ogv file opens with VLC, Firefox, Chrome. If none of those is at hand — or the file has to go into a program, device or website that refuses OGV — convert it: MP4, WebM and MOV are the usual choices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OGV file?
OGV is the royalty-free video format of the Ogg family, used by Wikipedia and open-source projects before WebM took over.
How do I open a .ogv file?
With VLC, Firefox, Chrome. If your device or program does not accept it, convert the file to a format it does.
How do I convert an OGV file?
Drop the file into the converter on this page, choose the target format — MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV and AVI and others — and press Convert. It is free, there is no account and several files can be converted at once.
Is OGV lossy or lossless?
OGV is a format rather than a compression method — theora video with Vorbis audio. What is inside decides the quality.
What is OGV good for, and what are its limits?
Best for: Wikimedia uploads and open-format requirements. Watch out: dated compression, and little player support.
Is the OGV converter free, and how big can the files be?
It is free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. Files can be up to 10 GB each.
Which formats can be converted to OGV?
MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, 3GP, TS and VOB.