MPEG to OGV Converter

Convert MPEG to OGV Online

Turn an MPEG program stream (MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio) into an Ogg video file for open-source projects and tools that specifically expect the .ogv container. By default xconvert encodes .ogv output with the VP8 video codec and Vorbis audio — a more efficient pairing than classic Theora, which is now dropped from modern browsers. Files upload over an encrypted connection, are processed on our servers, and are deleted automatically after a few hours. No sign-up, no watermark.

How to Convert MPEG to OGV

1. Upload Your MPEG File: Drag and drop your .mpeg or .mpg file onto the page, or click "+ Add Files" to pick it from your computer. You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings.
2. Pick a Quality Preset: Open Show All Options and set the Quality Preset (the Preset defaults to "Very High (Recommended)"); switch between Variable Bitrate and Constant Quality if you need a target file size or a fixed visual quality.
3. Resize or Trim (Optional): Use Video resolution to keep the original size, choose a Preset Resolution, or set Width x Height; use Trim with a Time Range to export only part of the clip.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your .ogv file. No sign-up, no watermark.

OGV vs WebM vs MP4 — Which Output Should You Pick?

OGV is a legacy open-source target. Before committing to it, check whether WebM or MP4 fits better — both have far wider current browser and device support.

If your goal is reliable playback today, convert MPEG to WebM or convert MPEG to MP4 instead — OGV makes sense mainly when a specific toolchain or older system requires the Ogg container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does xconvert use Theora or VP8 for OGV output?

By default, OGV output uses the VP8 video codec with Vorbis audio. VP8 is more efficient than the older Theora codec while staying royalty-free and Ogg-compatible. Theora is still selectable under Video Codec if a legacy tool specifically requires it, but it is no longer the recommended choice.

Will OGV files play in modern browsers?

Not reliably. Chrome removed Theora support in version 123 (March 2024), Firefox dropped it around version 130, and Safari has never supported Ogg/Theora on any version. A VP8-in-Ogg file fares slightly better, but for dependable HTML5 <video> playback today you should use WebM or MP4 rather than OGV.

Is converting MPEG to OGV lossless?

No. MPEG-2 and Ogg use different, incompatible codecs, so the video is re-encoded — this is a transcode with some generation loss, not a container rewrap. Use a high Quality Preset (the default is "Very High") to keep the loss minimal, but expect the output to be slightly softer than the source.

Can I keep the original resolution and frame rate?

Yes. Leave Video resolution set to "Keep original" to preserve the source dimensions. You can also pick a Preset Resolution or enter a custom Width x Height if you want to downscale for a smaller file.

How large a file can I convert?

There is no fixed per-conversion cap published, but very large MPEG files are limited in practice by upload size and time over your connection rather than by any processing limit. For multi-gigabyte recordings, trimming with the Time Range control first keeps uploads fast. In our testing, a 60-second 720p MPEG clip converted to a VP8 .ogv in well under a minute end to end.

What happens to my file after conversion?

Your file is sent over an encrypted (TLS) connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. Nothing is shared, made public, or kept for training — and there is no sign-up or watermark.