Need OGG Files for Your Project?
OGG Vorbis is the royalty-free audio format used in games, web applications, and open-source projects. Unlike MP3, which historically required licensing, OGG is completely free to use.
Game engines like Unity and Godot, HTML5 audio, and Linux distributions all have excellent OGG support. Converting your MP3 audio to OGG ensures compatibility with these platforms.
How to Convert MP3 to OGG
- Upload your MP3 file – Select your audio file for conversion
- Confirm OGG output – OGG Vorbis provides efficient open-source compression
- Download your file – Get your OGG file ready for games, web, or any use
Conversion happens in your browser—no software or sign-up required.
Why Choose OGG Over MP3?
OGG Vorbis offers several advantages:
- Royalty-free – No licensing fees for commercial use
- Better compression – Smaller files at equivalent quality to MP3
- Open source – No patent restrictions or legal concerns
- Game engine support – Native format for Unity, Godot, and many engines
- HTML5 compatible – Works in web browsers without plugins
At 128kbps, OGG Vorbis typically sounds as good as MP3 at 192kbps.
Common Uses for OGG Audio
Game Development
Unity, Godot, and Unreal Engine all support OGG Vorbis. Game developers prefer OGG for background music and sound effects because of small file sizes and no licensing concerns.
Web Applications
HTML5 audio supports OGG in Firefox, Chrome, and Edge. For web games or audio-based web apps, OGG provides reliable cross-browser playback without MP3 patent worries.
Linux and Open Source
Many Linux distributions ship with OGG support but not MP3 (due to historical licensing). Converting to OGG ensures your audio plays on any Linux system out of the box.
Podcasts and Streaming
Some podcast platforms accept OGG. At equivalent quality, OGG files are smaller than MP3, reducing bandwidth costs for streaming.
Quality Settings
OGG uses variable bitrate by default, expressed as quality levels:
- Quality 5 (~160kbps) – Good balance of size and quality
- Quality 7 (~224kbps) – High quality for music
- Quality 10 (~500kbps) – Maximum quality, large files
For game audio, quality 5-6 is usually sufficient. For music distribution, quality 7-8 provides excellent fidelity.
MP3 vs OGG Technical Comparison
- Compression efficiency – OGG is 10-20% more efficient at same perceived quality
- Compatibility – MP3 works everywhere; OGG needs specific support
- Licensing – MP3 patents expired in 2017; OGG was always free
- Quality ceiling – Both are lossy but OGG handles low bitrates better
Batch Convert for Games
Converting a full game soundtrack or sound effect library? Upload multiple MP3 files and convert them all to OGG in one batch. Consistent quality settings ensure uniform audio across your project.
Works on Any Device
No software installation required:
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
- iPhone, iPad, Android