MP3 vs OGG
A quick, plain-English comparison of the MP3 and OGG file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| MP3 | OGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | audio | audio |
| Extension | .mp3 | .ogg |
| MIME type | audio/mpeg | audio/ogg |
| Converts to | 17 formats | 17 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between MP3 and OGG
MP3 vs OGG: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between MP3 and OGG?
Ubiquitous lossy compressed audio. Ogg container, usually Vorbis audio.
Should I use MP3 or OGG?
Both are audio formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert MP3 to OGG?
Open the MP3-to-OGG converter, drop your MP3 file in, and download the OGG. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.