Video conversion
Convert MOV to OGG
Updated Jul 2026
MOV files store video, but often the audio track is what you actually need, for example a voice memo, a recorded jam session, or a lecture. Converting MOV to OGG extracts the audio and re-encodes it as Ogg Vorbis, discarding the video. It's done entirely on your own computer, with nothing uploaded anywhere.
- Extension
- .mov
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- iPhone / Mac recordings
- Compression
- Lossy
- Extension
- .ogg
- Type
- Audio
- Typically
- Open-source audio, games
- Compression
- Lossy
Convert MOV to OGG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert MOV to OGG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the MOV file, or a whole folder of recordings, that you want to convert.
- Choose OGG as the output format. Morphjet pulls the audio track out of the video automatically.
- Convert. The OGG files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
MOV vs OGG: what actually changes
| MOV | OGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Contains | Video and audio together | Audio only |
| File size | Large, video is most of the size | Much smaller, since only the audio remains |
| Quality | High for the original recording | Compressed audio, a small loss depending on bitrate |
| Compatibility | Plays natively on Apple devices and most modern software | Plays in many cross-platform media players and game engines, though not as universal as MP3 |
| Common use | Recording video on an iPhone or Mac | Game audio, streaming, and cross-platform audio projects |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert MOV to OGG when you only care about the sound in a video, like pulling a voice memo, an interview, or a music recording out of a phone clip, or when you need audio in a format a game or cross-platform app expects.
Keep the MOV if you need the picture too, since converting to OGG throws away the video entirely and keeps only the sound.
Why not just use an online converter?
MOV recordings can carry a lot of personal audio and video, phone calls, conversations, a kid's recital, a lecture you attended. Upload one to an online converter and that footage sits on someone else's server while it processes. Morphjet extracts the audio and writes the OGG file on your own computer, so the original recording never has to leave your machine.
Questions
Does converting MOV to OGG keep the video?
No. OGG is an audio-only format, so the video image is discarded and only the sound is kept. If you need the video too, keep the MOV or convert it to a video format instead.
Will the audio lose quality?
Some. Vorbis compresses the audio, so there's a small loss depending on the bitrate you choose. For voice recordings and casual clips it's usually not noticeable; for music you care about, pick a higher bitrate.
Why convert to OGG instead of MP3?
OGG Vorbis is common in games and cross-platform software, partly because it carries no licensing fees and often sounds better than MP3 at the same bitrate. If you just need something that plays everywhere, MP3 is still more widely supported.
Can I convert MOV to OGG without uploading the file anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet extracts the audio and converts it locally, so the recording never touches the internet.
Does the OGG file keep the recording date or other details?
Basic audio metadata can carry over, but details tied to the video track, like camera info or location, don't transfer since the video itself is discarded.
Morphjet converts MOV, OGG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.