WAV to OGG converter

The WAV file format (also known as WAVE, Waveform audio format, or audio for windows) is a Microsoft and IBM audio file format standard used for storing audio data. It is a widely-recognized and powerful audio format widely used for CD-quality audio and professional music production. As an uncompressed audio file, it uses pulse code modulation (PCM) to digitally encode data. This results in a large file size compared to compressed formats like MP3 or AAC.

WAV files have several advantages over other file types. It is widely supported by most operating systems, audio applications and playback hardware. It offers lossless audio quality and maximum compatibility across multiple platforms. The majority of sampled audio libraries are stored in WAV format, making it the ideal format for music playback and production.

OGG is a free, open-source file format developed for audio and video data. It is commonly used for streaming media over the Internet and as a basis for streaming protocols like RTSP and Icecast. OGG files are typically compressed using the Vorbis audio encoding format but may also use other audio formats like Speex.

Compared to other comparable file formats, OGG files provide greater compression and reduce file size without sacrificing audio quality. Despite their smaller size, OGG files still store much more information than MP3 files. As a result, this file format is often used by music producers who want to distribute their music without sacrificing audio quality.