WMV to OGG Converter
Quick WMV to OGG audio transformation online
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Settings
Ogg (Vorbis)
The codec to encode the audio track. Codec "Without reencoding" copies the audio stream from the input file into output without re-encoding if possible.
Lowest
Set the Vorbis encoder audio quality level. The scale is non-linear. The "Auto" mode produces roughly 112 kbps bitrate and is good in most cases.
Auto (No change)
Set the number of audio channels. This setting is most useful when downmixing channels (e.g., from 5.1 to stereo).
wmv
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a family of video codecs and associated file format developed by Microsoft, first introduced in 1999 as part of the Windows Media framework. The format encompasses several codec generations, from the original WMV 7 through WMV 9 (also standardized as VC-1 by SMPTE under the 421M specification). WMV files are typically contained within the ASF (Advanced Systems Format) wrapper and use the .wmv extension to indicate video content. WMV 9/VC-1 achieved compression efficiency comparable to early H.264 implementations, delivering good visual quality at moderate bit rates and earning adoption for HD DVD and Blu-ray disc content as an approved codec. The format was deeply integrated into the Windows operating system, Windows Media Player, and server-side streaming infrastructure, making it a natural choice for enterprise media delivery, corporate training videos, and Windows-centric web content throughout the 2000s. WMV supports features including interlaced video, multiple bit rate encoding for adaptive streaming, and digital rights management through Windows Media DRM. The Silverlight platform also used WMV as its primary video format for rich internet applications and streaming services. While the industry has largely moved to H.264 and HEVC for most applications, WMV remains present in legacy enterprise content management systems, archived media libraries, and workflows tied to the Windows Media ecosystem.
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ogg
OGG Vorbis is an open, royalty-free lossy audio codec inside the Ogg container format, both developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. Vorbis was designed as a patent-free alternative to MP3 and AAC, using modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) coding with variable bitrate encoding that adapts to signal complexity per frame. Blind listening tests have consistently shown Vorbis delivering perceptual quality matching or exceeding MP3, especially in the 96-192 kbps range. The format supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz and 1 to 255 channels, covering everything from mono voice to surround mixes. A standout advantage is the complete absence of licensing fees — game developers, streaming platforms, and hardware makers can implement Vorbis without royalty concerns. Spotify relied on Vorbis for years as its primary streaming codec for exactly this reason. The format also handles quality degradation at low bitrates more gracefully than many competitors, which is why it remains popular in video games where storage is tight and thousands of sound effects compete for space. VLC, Firefox, Chrome, and Android all provide native Vorbis decoding.
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Convert WMV to OGG in a few clicks — overcome compatibility barriers and access your audio content anywhere.
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How to convert WMV to OGG
Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.
Choose ogg or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)
Let the file convert and you can download your ogg file right afterwards
About formats
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a family of video codecs and associated file format developed by Microsoft, first introduced in 1999 as part of the Windows Media framework. The format encompasses several codec generations, from the original WMV 7 through WMV 9 (also standardized as VC-1 by SMPTE under the 421M specification). WMV files are typically contained within the ASF (Advanced Systems Format) wrapper and use the .wmv extension to indicate video content. WMV 9/VC-1 achieved compression efficiency comparable to early H.264 implementations, delivering good visual quality at moderate bit rates and earning adoption for HD DVD and Blu-ray disc content as an approved codec. The format was deeply integrated into the Windows operating system, Windows Media Player, and server-side streaming infrastructure, making it a natural choice for enterprise media delivery, corporate training videos, and Windows-centric web content throughout the 2000s. WMV supports features including interlaced video, multiple bit rate encoding for adaptive streaming, and digital rights management through Windows Media DRM. The Silverlight platform also used WMV as its primary video format for rich internet applications and streaming services. While the industry has largely moved to H.264 and HEVC for most applications, WMV remains present in legacy enterprise content management systems, archived media libraries, and workflows tied to the Windows Media ecosystem.
OGG Vorbis is an open, royalty-free lossy audio codec inside the Ogg container format, both developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. Vorbis was designed as a patent-free alternative to MP3 and AAC, using modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) coding with variable bitrate encoding that adapts to signal complexity per frame. Blind listening tests have consistently shown Vorbis delivering perceptual quality matching or exceeding MP3, especially in the 96-192 kbps range. The format supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz and 1 to 255 channels, covering everything from mono voice to surround mixes. A standout advantage is the complete absence of licensing fees — game developers, streaming platforms, and hardware makers can implement Vorbis without royalty concerns. Spotify relied on Vorbis for years as its primary streaming codec for exactly this reason. The format also handles quality degradation at low bitrates more gracefully than many competitors, which is why it remains popular in video games where storage is tight and thousands of sound effects compete for space. VLC, Firefox, Chrome, and Android all provide native Vorbis decoding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert WMV to OGG?
WMV has poor Mac, Linux, and mobile device support. Converting to OGG gives you an open-source royalty-free audio format and makes your content more accessible.
How do I open an OGG file?
Open OGG with VLC, Firefox browser, foobar2000, or Audacity. Most handle the format without any extra plugins or codecs.
Can I convert multiple WMV to OGG at once?
Absolutely. Upload several WMV files and convert them all to OGG in one batch — each processes independently.
Will the audio quality be preserved?
Audio quality depends on the bitrate you choose. Higher bitrates retain more detail from the original WMV soundtrack.
Does converting WMV to OGG keep only the audio?
Yes — when you convert a video format to OGG, the converter extracts the audio track and discards the video stream entirely.