How to open a .ogv file
Quick, free ways to open OGV on any system.
A .ogv file is a Ogg Video. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads OGV yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .ogv file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .ogv. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with VLC or Firefox.
- On Mac, use VLC or Firefox.
- On Linux, try VLC or mpv.
- Still stuck? Convert the .ogv to mp4, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .ogv files
Windows
- VLC
- Firefox
- MPC-HC
macOS
- VLC
- Firefox
Linux
- VLC
- mpv
- Firefox
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Before you open it: Safe. OGV is video decoded by a media player.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .ogv file?
Almost always because no installed app understands OGV. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open an .ogv file?
Play it in VLC or a modern browser like Firefox. To use it more widely, convert it to MP4 or WebM.
What is OGV used for?
Open, royalty-free web video, historically on Wikipedia and free-software sites. It usually holds Theora video and Vorbis audio.