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Convert OGV to AVI

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 30, 2026
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Is it possible to convert OGV to AVI?
Yes - OGV converts to AVI.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .ogv file to the converter above for the fastest result - it is free and your file is deleted after converting. Keep in mind that AVI does not support Theora or Vorbis, so both video and audio are re-encoded, causing some quality loss.

Also to AVI: MPEG4 · WLMP · MXF

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Why convert OGV to AVI?

AVI is a legacy container from the early 1990s still required by some older video editors, DVD authoring tools, and industrial devices that cannot read newer formats. OGV files use Theora video and Vorbis audio, which those older tools do not support. Converting to .AVI makes the footage usable in these environments, though MP4 is a better choice if your software accepts it.

How to convert OGV to AVI

VLC media player FREE

Open Media > Convert/Save, add your .ogv file, set encapsulation to AVI with MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio, then click Start.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i in.ogv -c:v libxvid -q:v 3 -c:a libmp3lame out.avi to produce a widely compatible AVI with Xvid video and MP3 audio.

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add your .ogv file, choose AVI as the output format, and click Convert - no command line needed.

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About these formats

.OGV Ogg Video

An OGV file is an Ogg Video file - a royalty-free video container from the Xiph.Org Foundation, carrying Theora or VP8 video with Vorbis or Opus audio. VLC opens it on any desktop OS;…

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.AVI Audio Video Interleave

An AVI file is a video container created by Microsoft in 1992. To open one, use VLC media player - it includes the DivX/Xvid codecs old AVIs need and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Re-encoding is unavoidable: AVI has no native support for Theora or Vorbis, so both tracks are decoded and re-encoded, causing some quality loss.
  • For widest compatibility, use Xvid (MPEG-4 Part 2) video with MP3 audio inside AVI - H.264 in AVI works in some players but fails in Windows Media Player and many older hardware devices.
  • Unless a legacy tool specifically requires AVI, MP4 is a better target: smaller files, better codec support, and playable on virtually every device.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting OGV to AVI reduce quality?
Yes - both video and audio must be re-encoded since AVI does not support Theora or Vorbis. Use a low quality value such as -q:v 3 in FFmpeg to keep degradation minimal.
Which video codec should I use inside AVI?
Xvid (MPEG-4 Part 2) with MP3 audio gives the widest compatibility with legacy software and hardware. Avoid H.264 inside AVI if targeting older players or editors.
Can VLC convert OGV to AVI without the command line?
Yes - use Media > Convert/Save, set encapsulation to AVI, choose MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio, and click Start. No command line needed.
Will the AVI file be larger than the original OGV?
Often yes - Theora is fairly efficient and Xvid (MPEG-4) at similar quality tends to produce larger files unless you lower the bitrate explicitly.