AVI to OGG Converter
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This tool extracts the audio track from an AVI video and saves it as a standalone OGG (Ogg Vorbis) audio file — the picture is discarded, so the output is sound only. AVI is Microsoft's 1992 video container, whose audio is most often stored as MP3, AC-3, or uncompressed PCM. OGG here means an Ogg-container file holding a Vorbis stream: open, royalty-free, and the format game engines, mods, and open-source/Linux audio pipelines expect.
OGG, OGV, and Opus — Don't Confuse Them
A common mix-up: ".ogg" is for audio, ".ogv" is for video, and Opus is a different codec that can live in the same Ogg container. This tool produces an .ogg audio file with a Vorbis stream.
| Term | What it is | File you get here |
|---|---|---|
.ogg (Ogg Vorbis) |
Ogg container carrying a Vorbis audio stream | Yes — this is the output |
.ogv (Ogg Video) |
Ogg container carrying video (Theora/VP8) plus audio | No — use a video target instead |
Opus (.opus) |
Newer Xiph codec, also Ogg-based; better at low bitrates | No — see AVI to Opus |
Vorbis Audio at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Container | Ogg (.ogg) |
| Codec | Vorbis (lossy) |
| Standardized | Bitstream frozen May 8, 2000 by Xiph.Org |
| License | Patent- and royalty-free; BSD reference implementation |
| Typical bitrate | ~96–256 kbps VBR for stereo music |
| Native browser support | Chrome, Firefox, Edge; Safari only since 14.1 (full from 18.4) |
| Weak on | Apple's ecosystem — no native iTunes / Apple Music support |
| Best for | Game audio (Unity, Godot, Source mods), Linux/open-source apps, royalty-free web audio |
| Modern successor | Opus (IETF RFC 6716, 2012) |
How to Convert AVI to OGG
- Upload Your AVI File: Drag and drop your
.aviinto the box or click "+ Add Files" to select it. - Confirm the Codec and Quality Preset: OGG defaults to the Vorbis codec; pick a Quality Preset (Highest down to Lowest) or use Custom / Constant / Variable Bitrate under File Compression to set the target bitrate.
- Set Audio Channel, Sample Rate, or Trim (Optional): Force mono/stereo, resample, or use Trim to keep just a clip — leave these on Original to passthrough the source.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your
.ogg. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this keep the video or just the audio?
Just the audio. OGG (Ogg Vorbis) is an audio-only format, so the video track from your AVI is discarded and you get a sound file. If you want to keep moving pictures in an Ogg container, you need an .ogv (Ogg Video) target instead, not .ogg.
Will converting AVI's MP3 or AC-3 audio to OGG lose quality?
Some, yes. AVI almost always stores already-compressed audio (MP3 or AC-3), and Vorbis is also lossy, so this is a lossy-to-lossy re-encode that can't recover detail the original encoder threw away. Choosing a higher Quality Preset or a bitrate at or above the source (for example 192 kbps) keeps the loss inaudible for most listeners. The exception is an AVI with uncompressed PCM audio — that's a lossless source being encoded to lossy Vorbis for the first time.
What's the difference between OGG and Opus, and which should I pick?
Both are open Xiph formats that ride in the Ogg container. Vorbis (.ogg) dates to 2000 and is the format older game engines and tools expect. Opus (.opus, standardized as IETF RFC 6716 in 2012, combining Skype's SILK and Xiph's CELT) generally sounds better at the same bitrate, especially below 96 kbps. Pick OGG/Vorbis for compatibility with software that asks for .ogg; use AVI to Opus when you want the most efficient modern codec.
Why doesn't my OGG file play on my iPhone or in iTunes?
Apple's ecosystem has long had weak Vorbis support. Safari only added Ogg Vorbis playback in version 14.1 (and full support arrived in 18.4), and Apple Music / iTunes still won't import .ogg natively. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, VLC, and Android handle it fine. For a file that plays everywhere including Apple devices, convert to MP3 with AVI to MP3 instead.
Why would I want an OGG file instead of MP3?
Vorbis is fully patent- and royalty-free, which is why open-source projects, Linux distributions, and game engines such as Unity and Godot favor .ogg — there are no licensing strings for shipping it inside a game or app. At a given bitrate Vorbis also tends to sound a touch better than MP3. If broad device playback matters more than licensing, MP3 is the safer pick.
Can I extract only part of the AVI's audio?
Yes. Open the Trim controls and set a start time and duration to export just that segment as OGG, instead of the whole track. For finer cuts after conversion, the dedicated Audio Cutter lets you trim an existing audio file directly.
How large can my AVI upload be, and how long are my files kept?
Your AVI is uploaded over an encrypted connection and processed on our servers; converted files are deleted automatically a few hours after conversion, and are never shared or made public — no sign-up and no watermark. Because the audio track is a small fraction of an AVI's size, the practical limit is upload time rather than the resulting OGG. In our testing, a 3-minute stereo AVI track converted to a Quality Preset OGG lands in the low single-digit megabytes.