Audio conversion
Convert WAV to OGG
Updated Jul 2026
WAV is the uncompressed format most recordings and DAWs save to, and OGG is a compressed format built for games and streaming apps that need small files. To convert, open the WAV in a converter and export it as OGG. Doing this on your own computer means the recording never leaves your machine.
- Extension
- .wav
- Type
- Audio
- Typically
- Uncompressed audio, recording
- Extension
- .ogg
- Type
- Audio
- Typically
- Open-source audio, games
- Compression
- Lossy
Convert WAV to OGG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert WAV to OGG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the WAV file, or a whole folder of recordings, at once.
- Choose OGG as the output format, and pick a quality or bitrate level if you want.
- Convert. The OGG files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
WAV vs OGG: what actually changes
| WAV | OGG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Large, uncompressed | Much smaller, compressed |
| Quality | Lossless, exact copy of the original recording | Lossy, some detail removed to shrink the file |
| Compatibility | Opens in nearly every audio app and OS | Supported by most media players and game engines, but not always by Apple software |
| Editing and re-saving | Safe to edit and re-save repeatedly with no quality loss | Each re-encode loses a little more quality |
| Metadata and tags | Limited, inconsistent tagging support | Full support for title, artist, and album art |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert WAV to OGG when you're prepping audio for a game engine, a website, or a streaming app, and want the smallest file that still sounds good.
Keep the WAV if you're still recording, mixing, or archiving the master, since OGG's compression throws away detail you can't get back.
Why not just use an online converter?
Voice memos, interviews, and raw recordings in a WAV file often hold more than people realize, a full unedited conversation, background noise, a private moment. Uploading that file to an online converter sends the raw recording to a stranger's server before you've even decided what to keep. Converting on your own computer keeps the original recording, and everything in it, on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting WAV to OGG lose quality?
Yes, a little. OGG compresses the audio by removing detail your ear is less likely to notice, so the file is much smaller but not identical to the original. For voice recordings, podcasts, and games it's usually not audible.
Will OGG play on my phone or in my music app?
Mostly. OGG is common in games, web audio, and many Windows and Android apps, but some Apple software doesn't open it natively, so check your player if you're on a Mac or iPhone.
Does OGG keep the file's title, artist, and other tags?
Yes, and better than WAV. OGG has proper support for tags like title, artist, and album art, while WAV's tagging support is limited and inconsistent between apps.
Can I convert WAV to OGG without uploading the recording?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so the raw audio never travels over the internet.
Morphjet converts WAV, OGG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.