How to Convert OGG to WAV on iPhone

OGG (usually Ogg Vorbis) is an open audio format used by games, Linux apps and some recorders. Drop your OGG below to save it as a WAV – and trim it on the waveform first if you like. It all happens on your iPhone.

Drop an audio file here

MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC… · nothing is uploaded

Trimmed on your device. Your audio is never uploaded.

Step by step: Convert OGG to WAV on iPhone

  1. 1

    Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. 2

    Tap the box above and pick the file in the Files app. Attachments saved from Mail, Messages or Safari are usually in On My iPhone › Downloads.

  3. 3

    The whole file is selected by default. Drag the handles on the waveform only if you want to cut it.

  4. 4

    Choose WAV as the format, then download. Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.

What changes when you convert OGG to WAV

  • WAV is uncompressed, so the file will be much bigger than the OGG (about 10 MB per minute of stereo) – that's normal.
  • WAV can't add back detail the OGG didn't have, but editors and DAWs handle it without any decoding problems.

About OGG and WAV

  • OGG (usually Ogg Vorbis) is an open audio format used by games, Linux apps and some recorders. Older iPhones, many car stereos and editing apps can't play it.
  • WAV is uncompressed audio – exact quality, but about 10 MB per minute of stereo sound. Audio editors, DAWs and some upload forms ask for WAV.

Tips for iPhone

  • Older versions of iOS can't decode OGG, Opus or WebM audio. If the file won't load, update iOS or do the conversion on a computer.
  • There's no app to install from the App Store – the tool runs inside Safari, and the file never leaves your iPhone.
  • The file is decoded by your browser's built-in audio support. If one browser can't open it, try Chrome or Firefox.

OGG vs WAV

OGGWAV
CompressionLossyNone (PCM)
Best forGames and open-source softwareEditing, mastering and sound effects
SupportChrome, Firefox and Android; limited on Apple devicesUniversal on computers

Frequently asked questions

Does converting OGG to WAV reduce quality?

No. WAV is uncompressed, so no further quality is lost.

Can I cut the audio at the same time?

Yes. Drag the start and end handles on the waveform, preview it, and add a fade in or out if you want.

Is my audio uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your audio never leaves your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Where does the converted file go on my iPhone?

Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.

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