How to convert MOV to OGV
- Add your .MOV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .OGV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .OGV file.
What to expect
- The video is re-encoded from H.264/HEVC to a royalty-free codec (Theora or VP8), which is a lossy step.
- OGV plays in Firefox and Chrome and in VLC, but most phones and editors do not accept Theora.
- Chapters and QuickTime-specific metadata from the MOV are not preserved in the Ogg container.
Frequently asked questions
Will MOV to OGV keep the same video quality?
Not exactly. OGV wraps royalty-free codecs such as Theora or VP8 with Vorbis or Opus audio, none of which match the H.264/HEVC in a MOV, so the video is re-encoded. That re-encode is lossy, though a high bitrate keeps the result visually close.
Why convert MOV to OGV?
OGV is Xiph.Org's royalty-free video container, chosen when you need an open, patent-unencumbered format, for example for web use where a free codec is preferred.
Where does an OGV file play?
VLC opens OGV on any desktop OS, and Firefox and Chrome can play it directly in a page. Most phones and video editors reject Theora, so converting to MP4 is the common next step for those.
What is lost converting MOV to OGV?
Because the video is transcoded to Theora or VP8, there is a generational quality loss, and QuickTime container extras such as chapters and some metadata do not carry into the Ogg container.
Programs that convert MOV: Freemake Video Converter
