File Extension Database

Open OGV File

The OGV extension file is a video file that uses the Xiph.Org open source OGG container format.

Because it is a container, OGV files themselves are not a video format, and therefore can contain video sequences that use one or more different codecs.

It can be played using a variety of media players.

It is common to see that OGV files are used to play video content on web pages under HTML5 technology.

However, in HTML5, the OGG extension is generally referenced in the source code, even if the files contain video.

The DirectShow codecs from Xiph.Org, the developers of the OGV format, provide a package that enables software developers to include support for OGV files in both open source and commercial applications.

These codecs for OGV files have been incorporated into several free and commercial media players, as well as some portable hardware players, by their manufacturers.

Audio files using the OGV container use OGG Vorbis compression, as the algorithm used for audio data.

The OGV format uses lossy video compression.

To work with and open an OGV file, you can make use of any of the following software packages:

How Can I Open OGV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open OGV file is to find a OGV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OGV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open OGV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as OGV file opener then try to search online for "OGV viewer", "application to open OGV file" or "open OGV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open OGV file

How Can I Open OGV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a OGV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OGV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with OGV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as OGV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open OGV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open OGV file then try to search for "OGV viewer", "application to open OGV file" or "read OGV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read OGV file

How Can I Open OGV File on Android

If you downloaded a OGV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded OGV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "OGV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "OGV viewer", "OGV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open OGV File on iPhone or iPad

To open OGV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the OGV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "OGV". This way you can find apps which can open OGV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "OGV viewer" or "OGV file" online in your favorite search engine.