What is a OGV file?
OGV (Ogg Video) is the Ogg container carrying open Theora video with Vorbis audio. It was introduced in 2004 by Xiph.Org Foundation.
What OGV is good at
- Completely open and royalty-free
- Works in Firefox and Chrome
- Supported by free-software tools
Where OGV falls short
- Lower compression efficiency than VP9 or H.264
- Poor Apple device support
When to use OGV
- Open-source and Linux projects
- Wikimedia-style free media
- Older HTML5 video fallbacks
Where OGV files open
OGV files open in Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS.
OGV compared with MP4
OGV or MP4? OGV is best for open-source and Linux projects. MP4 is best for uploading to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp. Convert OGV to MP4 or convert MP4 to OGV.
Frequently asked questions
What is a OGV file?
OGV (Ogg Video) is the Ogg container carrying open Theora video with Vorbis audio. It was introduced in 2004 by Xiph.Org Foundation.
What are the advantages of OGV?
Completely open and royalty-free; works in firefox and chrome; supported by free-software tools.
What are the drawbacks of OGV?
Lower compression efficiency than vp9 or h.264; poor apple device support.
What programs open OGV files?
OGV files open in Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS.
How do I convert a OGV file?
Choose the OGV converter you need from the list on this page, drop in your file and press Convert. You get your new file in seconds, free and without sign-up.