OGG vs WAV
A quick, plain-English comparison of the OGG and WAV file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| OGG | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | audio | audio |
| Extension | .ogg | .wav |
| MIME type | audio/ogg | audio/wav |
| Converts to | 17 formats | 17 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between OGG and WAV
OGG vs WAV: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between OGG and WAV?
Ogg container, usually Vorbis audio. Uncompressed PCM audio (Waveform).
Should I use OGG or WAV?
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 OGG to WAV?
Open the OGG-to-WAV converter, drop your OGG file in, and download the WAV. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.