OGG
An open container format from Xiph.Org commonly used for audio streams such as Vorbis, Opus, Speex, and FLAC.
General information
- Format name
- Ogg Audio Container
- Extensions
.ogg.oga- MIME types
audio/oggapplication/ogg- Category
- audio
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- Xiph.Org Foundation
Media properties
- Compression
- Varies
- Common codecs
- Vorbis, Opus, Speex, FLAC
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4F 67 67 53 | OggS | Ogg streams begin with the OggS capture pattern. |
Common uses
Music distribution
Game audio
Open web audio
Speech recordings
Streaming audio
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 5334 — Ogg Media Types | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026