How to open a .ogg file
Quick, free ways to open OGG on any system.
A .ogg file is a Ogg Vorbis / Ogg container. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads OGG yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .ogg file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .ogg. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with VLC or foobar2000.
- On Mac, use VLC.
- On Linux, try VLC or Rhythmbox.
- Still stuck? Convert the .ogg to MP3, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .ogg files
Windows
- VLC
- foobar2000
macOS
- VLC
Linux
- VLC
- Rhythmbox
- mpv
Web
- Firefox, Chrome and most browsers
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Before you open it: Safe. OGG is a media container.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .ogg file?
Almost always because no installed app understands OGG. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I play an OGG file?
Most browsers and VLC play OGG directly. On an iPhone, convert it to MP3 or AAC first.