How to convert WAV to OGG
To convert WAV to OGG, upload your WAV file, choose OGG as the output format and press Convert. The finished OGG 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 WAV audio files into OGG in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using ffmpeg, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your WAV file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert WAV to OGG?
- Royalty-free and open
- Good quality at small sizes
- Popular in games and open-source software
- Opens in: Firefox, Chrome, Android, VLC, Linux players and many game engines
What to expect from this conversion
- WAV is lossless and OGG is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where OGG supports them.
WAV vs OGG
| Property | WAV | OGG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Ogg Vorbis |
| Released | 1991, Microsoft and IBM | 2000, Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers | Firefox, Chrome, Android, VLC, Linux players and many game engines |
| Best for | recording and editing; sound design and sampling | games and game engines; Linux and open-source projects |
Steps to convert WAV to OGG
- Drop your WAV file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that OGG is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new OGG file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Choose High for music you care about and Small for voice recordings.
- Convert from the original lossless file when you have one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert WAV to OGG?
Drop your WAV file on the converter, confirm that OGG is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the OGG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the WAV to OGG 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 WAV to OGG?
WAV is lossless and OGG is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound. Tags such as title and artist are carried over where OGG supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting WAV to OGG?
WAV is lossless and OGG is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
Which programs open OGG files?
OGG files open in Firefox, Chrome, Android, VLC, Linux players and many game engines.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 200 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.