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Convert MTS to OGG - Free Audio Extraction from Camcorder Videos

Extract audio from your AVCHD camcorder recordings as high-quality OGG files.

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Extract Audio from Camcorder Footage

You have HD video footage from your Sony or Panasonic camcorder, but you only need the audio. The MTS files from your AVCHD camera contain high-quality Dolby Digital audio that is locked inside a video container.

Converting MTS to OGG extracts just the audio portion and saves it in the Ogg Vorbis format. OGG is completely open-source and patent-free, making it ideal for podcasts, audio archives, and projects where you want to avoid proprietary formats.

How to Convert MTS to OGG

  1. Upload your MTS file - Drag and drop or click to select your camcorder footage
  2. Select OGG as output - Choose OGG format for open-source audio
  3. Download your audio - Get your extracted OGG file ready to use

The entire process happens in your browser. No software to install, no accounts to create.

Why Convert to OGG Format

OGG (Ogg Vorbis) offers several advantages for audio extracted from video:

  • Open source - No licensing fees or patent restrictions
  • Efficient compression - Smaller files than MP3 at equivalent quality
  • Variable bitrate - Adapts to audio complexity for optimal file size
  • Wide software support - Plays in VLC, Audacity, Firefox, Chrome, and most media players

In our testing, OGG files averaged 15-20% smaller than equivalent quality MP3 files while maintaining excellent audio fidelity.

Understanding MTS Files

MTS is the file extension for AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) format developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic. These files are created by HD camcorders and contain:

  • Video - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC at 1080i or 720p resolution
  • Audio - Dolby Digital AC-3 surround sound or linear PCM
  • Metadata - Recording date, camera settings, and timestamps

When you convert MTS to OGG, we extract the audio track and transcode it to Ogg Vorbis format while preserving the original audio quality as much as possible.

Common Use Cases

Podcast Production

Recorded an interview with your camcorder? Extract the audio to OGG for editing in Audacity or other DAWs that natively support the format.

Music and Performance Archives

Captured a live performance on video but want the audio for your music library? OGG provides excellent compression for music content.

Open Source Projects

Working on a project that requires patent-free formats? OGG is the standard choice for open-source audio distribution.

OGG vs MP3: Which to Choose

Both OGG and MP3 are lossy audio formats, but they differ in important ways:

  • Licensing - OGG is patent-free; MP3 was patented until 2017
  • Quality per bitrate - OGG typically sounds better at lower bitrates
  • Device support - MP3 works on more portable devices; OGG works better in software
  • File size - OGG achieves similar quality with smaller files

Choose MTS to MP3 if you need maximum compatibility with car stereos, older phones, or dedicated MP3 players. Choose OGG for computer-based playback, open-source projects, or when file size matters.

Works in Any Browser

Convert MTS to OGG directly in your web browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • No plugins or extensions needed

Your camcorder footage stays on your device during conversion - nothing is uploaded to external servers.

Pro Tip

MTS files from camcorders often contain Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio. When converting to OGG, this is mixed down to stereo. If you need to preserve surround sound channels separately, consider extracting to FLAC first.

Common Mistake

Assuming all devices play OGG files. While computer software widely supports OGG, many car stereos, portable MP3 players, and older smartphones do not. Test playback on your target device before batch converting.

Best For

Podcast producers who record video interviews with camcorders and need the audio in an open-source format for editing in Audacity or similar DAWs.

Not Recommended

Avoid OGG if you need playback on dedicated MP3 players, car stereos, or older mobile devices. Use MP3 for maximum hardware compatibility, or WAV if you need lossless audio for professional editing.

Frequently Asked Questions

MTS is a video format created by Sony and Panasonic for AVCHD camcorders. It contains high-definition video (1080i or 720p) with Dolby Digital audio. Most HD consumer camcorders from these brands record in MTS format.

OGG (Ogg Vorbis) is an open-source audio format used for music, podcasts, and audio streaming. It offers excellent compression without licensing fees, making it popular for web audio, gaming, and open-source software projects.

OGG is a lossy format, so some quality reduction occurs during compression. However, at standard quality settings, the difference from the original Dolby Digital audio is minimal and imperceptible to most listeners.

Yes. Upload multiple MTS files and convert them all to OGG in a single batch. This is useful when processing footage from an entire recording session or event.

OGG plays in VLC, Windows Media Player (with codec), Audacity, Foobar2000, Firefox, Chrome, and most modern media software. Some portable devices may require MP3 instead for hardware playback.

OGG files are significantly smaller than the original MTS videos since only audio is extracted. A 1GB MTS video typically produces an OGG file around 30-50MB depending on recording length and quality settings.

OGG offers better audio quality at equivalent bitrates and is completely open-source. However, MP3 has wider hardware device support. Choose OGG for software playback and open-source projects; choose MP3 for maximum device compatibility.

Yes. Our converter works in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android. However, MTS files are typically large, so conversion may be faster on a computer with more processing power.

Common reasons include creating podcasts from recorded interviews, archiving audio from live performances, extracting narration for reuse, or simply wanting the audio without the large video file.

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