How to use the OGG to MP3 converter
- Choose your OGG file or drop it on the box.
- Pick an audio quality. 192 kbps is the usual choice; 320 kbps for music you care about.
- Click "Convert to MP3". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your MP3 and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert OGG to MP3?
OGG Vorbis does not play in iTunes, on many iPhones or in most car stereos. MP3 plays on all of them.
- OGG: not supported in iTunes, many car stereos or older Apple devices.
- MP3: plays on every device.
- MP3: small files.
Vorbis at 160 kbps converts cleanly to 192 kbps MP3.
OGG vs MP3
| OGG | MP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ogg Vorbis | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | the Xiph.Org Foundation (2000) | the Fraunhofer Institute and MPEG (1993) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Codec | Vorbis | MP3 |
| Best for | Games, open-source software and some streaming services | Music, podcasts, audiobooks and ringtones |
| Plays on | Android, Chrome, Firefox, VLC and game engines; iPhone and iTunes support is limited | Every phone, computer, car stereo, smart speaker and browser |
Does converting OGG to MP3 lose quality?
Both formats are lossy, so converting adds a small amount of loss. Use the same or a higher bitrate than your OGG (192 kbps covers most files) and the change is inaudible.
How long does it take?
A few seconds for a song, and under a minute for an hour-long recording on most computers.
What is an OGG file?
OGG files usually contain Vorbis, a free, open audio codec. Spotify streamed in Vorbis for years, and many games and Linux apps use OGG for music and sound effects.
What is an MP3 file?
MP3 is the most widely used audio format in the world. It removes sounds people are unlikely to hear, shrinking a song to about a tenth of its CD size. At 192 kbps or higher most listeners cannot tell it from the original, and every device plays it. Its patents expired in 2017, so it is now free to use.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OGG to MP3 converter cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Do you keep a copy of my files?
We never receive them. All processing happens on your device, so there is nothing for us to store or delete.
Will the MP3 sound as good as the OGG?
Both formats are lossy, so converting adds a small amount of loss. Use the same or a higher bitrate than your OGG (192 kbps covers most files) and the change is inaudible.
Can I convert MP3 back to OGG?
Yes, use the MP3 to OGG converter.
An OGG will not play on iPhone or in iTunes. What should I do?
Convert OGG to MP3.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.