How to use the OGG to WAV converter
- Choose your OGG file or drop it on the box.
- No quality setting needed: WAV is uncompressed.
- Click "Convert to WAV". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your WAV and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert OGG to WAV?
Converting OGG to WAV gives you an uncompressed file for editing, CD burning or tools that do not read Vorbis.
- OGG: not supported in iTunes, many car stereos or older Apple devices.
- WAV: no quality loss.
- WAV: accepted by every audio editor.
The WAV cannot sound better than the OGG, but it will not lose anything more either.
OGG vs WAV
| OGG | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ogg Vorbis | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | the Xiph.Org Foundation (2000) | Microsoft and IBM (1991) |
| Compression | Lossy | Uncompressed |
| Codec | Vorbis | PCM |
| Best for | Games, open-source software and some streaming services | Recording, editing, sound effects and mastering |
| Plays on | Android, Chrome, Firefox, VLC and game engines; iPhone and iTunes support is limited | Every computer and audio editor, most phones and browsers |
Does converting OGG to WAV lose quality?
WAV is uncompressed, so nothing further is lost. It cannot restore detail the OGG already lacks, though, so the file gets bigger without sounding better.
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 a WAV file?
WAV usually stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio, the same data as an audio CD. Quality is perfect but files are large: about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OGG to WAV converter free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Files up to 1 GB each can be converted, and there is no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Will the WAV sound as good as the OGG?
WAV is uncompressed, so nothing further is lost. It cannot restore detail the OGG already lacks, though, so the file gets bigger without sounding better.
Can I convert WAV back to OGG?
Yes, use the WAV 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.