What happens when you convert OGG to WAV
| Compression | Lossy → Lossless |
|---|---|
| Size per minute | OGG ≈ 1.2 MB → WAV ≈ 10.6 MB |
| Quality | No further loss, but the WAV cannot restore what OGG compression removed |
| Tags | Title, artist and album tags are copied when the target format supports them |
| Opens in | every computer and audio editor; too large for most messaging apps |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
OGG Ogg Vorbis
OGG usually holds Vorbis audio, an open, royalty-free codec used by games, Spotify's older streams and many Linux apps.
OGG converterWAV Waveform Audio File
WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio. It is the working format for audio editing and the format many DAWs, transcription services and phone systems require.
WAV converterHow to use the OGG to WAV Converter
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Choose a OGG file or drop it onto the page.
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Review the audio options. The defaults suit most files.
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Click Convert and download your WAV when processing finishes.
Why convert OGG to WAV?
OGG files come from games, open-source software, Wikimedia Commons and some voice apps. iPhones and many car stereos do not play OGG. Choose WAV to edit the audio or upload it to a service that requires uncompressed audio.
Frequently asked questions
Will the WAV lose quality?
WAV is lossless, so the conversion keeps every pixel or sample that is in your OGG file. It cannot bring back detail that OGG compression already removed, and the WAV file will usually be larger.
Will the WAV be smaller than the OGG?
No, usually larger: a minute of audio takes about 1.2 MB as OGG and about 10.6 MB as WAV. WAV is lossless, so its size depends on the audio rather than a bitrate setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.