Video conversion
Convert WebM to OGG
Updated Jul 2026
WebM is a video format used for web playback, while OGG (Ogg Vorbis) is an audio-only format used in games and some open platforms. To convert, extract the audio track from the WebM file and save it as OGG. Doing this on your own computer keeps the original video from ever being uploaded anywhere.
- Extension
- .webm
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- Web video
- Compression
- Lossy
- Extension
- .ogg
- Type
- Audio
- Typically
- Open-source audio, games
- Compression
- Lossy
Convert WebM to OGG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert WebM to OGG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the WebM video, or a whole folder of them, that you want to pull audio from.
- Choose OGG as the output format.
- Convert. Morphjet extracts the audio track and writes the OGG file next to your original, all on your own machine.
WebM vs OGG: what actually changes
| WebM | OGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Contains | Video and audio | Audio only, the video track is discarded |
| File size | Larger, includes video data | Much smaller, audio only |
| Quality | Lossy video and audio | Lossy audio, re-encoded from the source |
| Compatibility | Plays in browsers and most current video players | Plays in games and Linux-based systems, not native on iPhone or many Windows apps |
| Typical use | Web video, screen recordings | Game audio, background music, portable sound clips |
When to convert, and when not to
This conversion makes sense when you have a WebM video, like a downloaded clip or screen recording, and only want the sound: a song, a voiceover, an interview, or ambient audio to reuse in a game or project.
Keep the original WebM if you still need the picture, since converting to OGG throws away the video track for good.
Why not just use an online converter?
Online tools that pull audio out of a video usually work by uploading the whole file to their server, processing it there, then handing back the audio, which means a stranger's server holds a copy of your video even though you only wanted the sound. Converting on your own computer skips that entirely: Morphjet reads the WebM file, writes the OGG, and the original video never leaves your machine.
Questions
Does converting WebM to OGG lose quality?
A little. The audio in WebM is already compressed, and re-encoding it into OGG's compression is a second lossy pass, so there's a small quality loss. For voice, games, or background audio it's rarely noticeable.
Will I still have the video after converting?
No. OGG is an audio-only format, so the video track is discarded when you convert. Keep the original WebM file if you might need the picture later.
Why convert to OGG instead of MP3?
OGG (Ogg Vorbis) is royalty-free and is the default or preferred audio format in many game engines and Linux-based systems. MP3 is more universal for everyday listening, so the right pick depends on where the audio needs to play.
Does the OGG file keep any metadata from the WebM?
Not much. WebM videos don't usually carry rich metadata beyond basic technical details, and most of that has no place to go once you're left with audio only.
Can I convert WebM to OGG without uploading the video?
Yes. Morphjet extracts the audio and writes the OGG file locally, so the video never has to leave your computer or touch the internet.
Morphjet converts WebM, OGG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.