How to use the WAV to OGG converter
- Choose your WAV 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 OGG". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your OGG and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert WAV to OGG?
OGG Vorbis is the go-to format for game engines like Unity and Godot. WAV to OGG shrinks sound effects and music while keeping good quality.
- WAV: large files.
- OGG: open and royalty-free.
- OGG: good quality at medium bitrates.
Use 128–160 kbps for music and 96 kbps for short sound effects.
WAV vs OGG
| WAV | OGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Ogg Vorbis |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | Microsoft and IBM (1991) | the Xiph.Org Foundation (2000) |
| Compression | Uncompressed | Lossy |
| Codec | PCM | Vorbis |
| Best for | Recording, editing, sound effects and mastering | Games, open-source software and some streaming services |
| Plays on | Every computer and audio editor, most phones and browsers | Android, Chrome, Firefox, VLC and game engines; iPhone and iTunes support is limited |
Does converting WAV to OGG lose quality?
WAV is uncompressed and OGG is lossy, so some detail is removed to make the file smaller. At 256 kbps or higher, almost nobody can hear a difference.
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 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the WAV to OGG converter cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
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 OGG sound as good as the WAV?
WAV is uncompressed and OGG is lossy, so some detail is removed to make the file smaller. At 256 kbps or higher, almost nobody can hear a difference.
Can I convert OGG back to WAV?
Yes, use the OGG to WAV converter. Keep in mind that detail removed by OGG compression does not come back.
A WAV is too big to email. What should I do?
Convert it to MP3 or use the WAV Compressor.
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.