How to convert Matroska (MKV) to Ogg Vorbis
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Convert Matroska (MKV) to Ogg Vorbis
NexMedia converts Matroska (MKV) to Ogg Vorbis on its own servers. Processing time depends on the file size and how busy the queue is.
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Download the converted file
When the conversion finishes, the download appears on this page. Your converted file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
About Matroska (MKV)
Matroska (MKV) is an open container format that can hold almost any video and audio codec, any number of audio and subtitle tracks, chapters and attachments.
It is popular for films and series with several audio languages and subtitle tracks, and for archiving video.
Many phones, browsers and TVs do not play MKV files directly, even when they support the codecs inside.
Convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis online free, no account required — Ogg Vorbis is an open, royalty-free lossy audio format.
Change MKV to Ogg Vorbis without losing quality — convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis free in your browser.
Why won't my MKV file play on my TV or phone? Most TVs and phones play MP4 or H.264 but not the Matroska container, so converting to MP4 makes the file playable on almost any device.
About Ogg Vorbis
Ogg Vorbis is the open, royalty-free Vorbis audio codec in the Ogg container, developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation.
Games, open-source software and music streaming; Spotify has streamed its music in Ogg Vorbis.
Apple devices have limited support for Ogg Vorbis, and many car stereos do not play it.
Why convert audio to OGG? For open-source projects and game engines: the format is patent-free and browsers and engines play it natively.
What changes when you convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis
- The soundtrack of the MKV is re-encoded as Ogg Vorbis at the default settings, so it is close to the original but not bit-identical.
- Only the sound is kept: the Ogg Vorbis file contains the audio track of your MKV, and the picture is dropped.
Settings you can change
Before you convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis, you can adjust: Audio codec, Rate control, Audio bitrate, Quality (VBR), Sample rate, Channels, Normalize loudness, Trim start, Trim duration, and Keep tags.
Limits
Each plan sets a maximum file size and a number of conversions per day, and video and audio files also have a maximum length. Guests can convert files up to 100 megabytes and 5 per day; a free account raises this to 500 megabytes and 25 per day; paid plans go up to 100 gigabytes.
Your converted Ogg Vorbis file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
MKV to Ogg Vorbis: questions and answers
Does converting MKV to Ogg Vorbis reduce quality?
The soundtrack of the MKV is re-encoded as Ogg Vorbis at the default settings, so it is close to the original but not bit-identical.
What is the difference between MKV and Ogg Vorbis?
MKV is a flexible open container for video with any number of audio and subtitle tracks. Ogg Vorbis is an open, royalty-free lossy audio format.
Can I change the settings when converting MKV to Ogg Vorbis?
Before you convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis, you can adjust: Audio codec, Rate control, Audio bitrate, Quality (VBR), Sample rate, Channels, Normalize loudness, Trim start, Trim duration, and Keep tags.
Do I need an account to convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis?
No. You can convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted Ogg Vorbis file kept?
The Ogg Vorbis file you convert from MKV is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
When I convert MKV to Ogg Vorbis, can I keep just the sound?
Only the sound is kept: the Ogg Vorbis file contains the audio track of your MKV, and the picture is dropped.
Will converting MKV to Ogg Vorbis change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your MKV and writes a new Ogg Vorbis file, leaving your original MKV file untouched.