3 steps to open file with OGG extension
Usually solving problems with OGG file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open OGG file now!
OGG File Extension
- File type Ogg Vorbis Audio Format
- File developer Xiph.Org
- File category Audio Files
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What is a(n) OGG file?
OGG (Ogg Vorbis Audio Format) is a Lossy audio format developed by Xiph, which is an open source multimedia organization. It uses the traditional Vorbis audio compression technology to reduce the file size while still maintaining decent sound quality. OGG files are smaller than most other audio formats like MP3 and WAV, and provide flexibility in regarding to music sharing or streaming over the internet.
OGG files store metadata which can include Title, Artist, Album, Track Number, and Genre information. They support 8 to 1411 kHz sample rates with up to at least 8 channels for surround sound. OGG files can be opened with all modern media players such as Apple QuickTime player, Windows Media Player, and Winamp.
How to open OGG file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of OGG extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports OGG files
If an application that supports OGG files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with OGG extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the OGG file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open OGG files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with OGG files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with OGG extension
Step 3: Check the OGG file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- OGG file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given OGG file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related OGG file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
