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│ DEVELOPER : Xiph.Org Foundation
│ CATEGORY : Audio
│ MIME TYPE : audio/ogg
│ MAGIC BYTES : 4F676753
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What is an OGG file?
OGG is a free, open container format maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation. When used for audio, it typically contains Vorbis-encoded audio data. OGG Vorbis offers better audio quality than MP3 at comparable bitrates and is completely royalty-free.
How to open OGG files
- VLC Media Player (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free
- Firefox, Chrome, Edge — Native HTML5 audio support
- foobar2000 (Windows) — Lightweight audio player
- Audacity (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free audio editor
- MPV (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Lightweight
Technical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Container | Ogg |
| Audio Codec | Vorbis |
| Compression | Lossy |
| Bit Rates | 45–500 kbps (VBR) |
| Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Channels | Up to 255 channels |
Common use cases
- Game audio: Common in indie and open-source games
- Web audio: Royalty-free alternative to MP3
- Linux audio: Default audio format in many Linux apps
- Streaming: Icecast streaming server format