OGV is Ogg Theora video: a free, open format that Linux players and some websites use. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back. OGV files can be saved as WEBP, GIF, MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is an OGV file?
OGV – Ogg video (OGV). OGV is Ogg Theora video: a free, open format that Linux players and some websites use. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How to convert an OGV file
- Click Select File, or drop your .ogv files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example WEBP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
OGV at a glance
| OGV | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Moving pictures and sound |
| Editable | In video editors |
| Created by | Xiph.Org, 2004 |
| Best for | Free and open video |
Frequently asked questions
What is an OGV file?
OGV is Ogg Theora video: a free, open format that Linux players and some websites use. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How do I open an OGV file?
VLC plays almost every video format, OGV included, and so does the player on most computers. For a phone or a TV, MP4 is the safest choice. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP4 here.
Is converting OGV files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my OGV files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting video needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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