How to convert GIF to OGV
To convert GIF to OGV, upload your GIF file, choose OGV as the output format and press Convert. The finished OGV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns GIF image files into OGV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert GIF to OGV?
- Completely open and royalty-free
- Works in Firefox and Chrome
- Supported by free-software tools
- Opens in: Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs OGV
| Property | GIF | OGV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Ogg Video |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2004, Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | open-source and Linux projects; Wikimedia-style free media |
Steps to convert GIF to OGV
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that OGV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new OGV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to OGV?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that OGV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the OGV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to OGV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to OGV?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to OGV?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open OGV files?
OGV files open in Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.