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WAV vs Ogg

FAQs of WAV-to-Ogg Conversion

Sometimes it is necessary to convert WAV to Ogg to resolve format incompatibility issues. Since Ogg can use lossy audio compression, this conversion can also reduce audio file size. This article will provide two simple methods to change WAV files to Ogg. Please read for more details.

Convert WAV to Ogg Offline

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an excellent audio file converter that can help you convert between various audio formats on Windows. Here, with just a few clicks, it can convert WAV to Ogg audio, including Ogg Vorbis, Ogg FLAC, Ogg Speex and Ogg Opus. In addition, it is also a WAV-to-Ogg batch converter that can convert multiple WAV files to Ogg at one time. Through this software, you can also change parameters such as audio bitrate, channel, volume, etc.

Now, let’s download and install download and install this WAV-to-Ogg converter and start the conversion.

Step 1. Import WAV Files

Open WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC and enter the “Converter” module. Then click the upper-left “Add Files” to load one or more WAV files to the program. Drag-and-drop is supported as well.

Next, click the ▼ button at the bottom of the interface to set an output folder in advance.

Step 2. Choose Ogg as Output Format

Go to the right side of the converter and hit on the format image to open the output format page. Next, head to the “Audio” section and select “Ogg” as the output profile.

Tips. The default Ogg profile uses FLAC compression. If you need to change the audio codec, you can go to the “Parameter settings” and choose the audio encoder (Vorbis, Speex, and Opus). You can also alter the audio bitrate, channel, sample rate, and volume if you want.

Step 3. Convert WAV to Ogg

Finally, click “Run” to finish the WAV Ogg conversion at once. The conversion should complete soon and you can view the output files in the output folder you just set.

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Convert WAV to Ogg Online

Apart from audio conversion software, you can also use an online WAV-to-Ogg converter to convert some small files without installing any software or plug-ins. These services are free and available across a variety of browsers. All you need to do is upload the WAV file to the website, select the Ogg output format, and create the Ogg file from the WAV source. Here we take Convertio as an example. Please follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit Convertio's WAV to Ogg Converter online.

Step 2: Click Choose Files to upload the WAV file you want to convert.

Step 3: By default, the output format is set to Ogg. You can continue to change the output settings by clicking the gear icon.

Step 4: Click Convert and wait for the conversion to complete.

Step 5: Click Download to save the converted file to your device.

WAV vs Ogg

	WAV	Ogg
File Extension	.wav, .wave	.ogg
Year	1991	2000
Compression	Uncompressed PCM	Lossy or Lossless (Vorbis or FLAC)
File Size	Larger	Smaller
Quality	High	Variable (depends on compression settings)
Compatibility	Widely Supported	Less widely Supported
Usage	Commonly used in audio production	Commonly used for internet streaming

FAQs of WAV-to-Ogg Conversion

1. Which is better, WAV or Ogg?

In terms of quality, WAV contains raw audio data, presenting the highest audio quality. Ogg may use lossy compressed audio, which has lower quality than WAV. However, when Ogg uses FLAC compression, it can have the same audio quality as WAV. On the other hand, Ogg can make files smaller, so it's a better format for distribution.

2. Does converting WAV to Ogg lose quality?

Usually, yes. When you convert WAV to Ogg, it often gets compressed, which can lower the sound quality. But if you use a the lossless FLAC encoder, the quality stays the same.

3. How do I convert WAV to Ogg on Mac?

On Mac, you can go online and use a website like Convertio. Just pick your WAV file, choose Ogg as the output, and start the conversion.