How to convert OGG to MP3
- Choose the MP3 quality. 128 kbps is plenty for voice notes; 192 kbps for music.
- Choose your
.ogg,.ogaor.opusfiles, or drop them on the box above. - Download the MP3s, one by one or together as a ZIP.
Vorbis and Opus
| Codec | Typical use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vorbis | Games, music, older apps | The classic OGG audio codec, similar in quality to MP3 at the same bitrate |
| Opus | Voice notes, calls, streaming | Newer and very efficient, especially for speech at low bitrates |
Both are decoded by your browser and saved as MP3. Chrome, Edge and Firefox decode both; Safari’s support for OGG depends on its version, so if a file won’t convert in Safari, try Chrome or Firefox.
Choosing the MP3 quality
Voice notes are usually recorded at very low bitrates, so 128 kbps MP3 keeps everything they contain and keeps the file small. For music from games or downloads, 192 kbps is a good balance; choose 256 or 320 kbps for the highest quality.
Saving WhatsApp voice notes
- Android: voice notes are stored in WhatsApp’s media folder, in a folder named WhatsApp Voice Notes. Open it with your phone’s Files app, or share a voice note from the chat to save it.
- iPhone: touch and hold the voice note, choose Forward, then tap the share button and choose Save to Files.
Playing OGG without converting
VLC plays OGG on every computer and phone, and Chrome, Edge and Firefox play OGG files dropped into a tab. Converting is only needed for devices and apps that won’t play them, such as car stereos and the iPhone Music app.
Privacy
The files are decoded by your browser and encoded with LAME, the open-source MP3 encoder, on your device. Voice notes and private recordings are never uploaded.
Questions
What is an OGG file?
OGG is an open container format, most often holding Vorbis or Opus audio. It's used by games, WhatsApp and Telegram voice notes (often named .opus or .ogg), Wikipedia audio and many Linux apps.
Why convert OGG to MP3?
Many devices and apps can't play OGG, including iPhones' Music app, iTunes, many car stereos and older MP3 players. MP3 plays practically everywhere.
Does converting improve the quality?
No. OGG Vorbis and Opus are compressed formats, and MP3 compresses again. At 192 kbps the difference isn't audible for most listening, but the MP3 can't be better than the OGG it came from.
Can it convert WhatsApp voice notes?
Yes. WhatsApp voice notes are Opus audio in an OGG container. Save the voice note to your device, then convert it here.
Last reviewed 7 November 2026