YouTube to OGG Converter

Y2WAV saves the audio of any YouTube video as an OGG file. Paste the link, click Convert, then use the red Download button. No account, no software and no limit on how many files you convert.

OGG is an open audio format with no licence fees, which is why game engines, Android and a lot of open-source software use it. Like MP3, it's compressed, so files are small and meant for playback rather than editing.

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How to convert a YouTube video to OGG?

  1. Open YouTube and copy the link of the video you want.
  2. Paste the link above and click the red "Convert to OGG" button.
  3. When it's done, click "Download OGG File" to save it to your device.

Who uses OGG

  • Game developers. Unity and Godot both import OGG, and it's a common choice for background music and sound effects because the files are small and the format has no licence fees.
  • Android users. Android plays OGG out of the box, including as a ringtone or notification sound.
  • Web and open-source projects. Chrome and Firefox play OGG, and many Linux apps and open-source players prefer it.

Quality and file size

YouTube stores music as compressed audio, usually Opus or AAC at around 128 to 160 kbps. Y2WAV gives you an OGG at about 192 kbps, which sounds the same as the video for normal listening. No converter can make it sound better than YouTube's own audio.

Expect roughly 1.4 MB per minute, so a four-minute song is about 6 MB. At the same size, OGG often sounds a little cleaner than MP3.

When to pick another format

  • iPhone and Mac. Apple's own apps don't handle OGG well. Use the M4A converter for Apple devices.
  • Car stereos and old players. Many can't read OGG, but almost all of them play an MP3 copy.
  • Editing and mixing. OGG loses a little more each time it's edited and saved again, so start from WAV for editing.

Tips for better results

  • Use the official upload. Re-uploads are often recompressed or slightly sped up. The artist's own channel, or the auto-generated "Artist - Topic" channel, usually has the cleanest audio.
  • Any YouTube link works. A youtu.be share link from the app, a Shorts link or a YouTube Music link are all fine.
  • Download straight away. Files are deleted from our server about 30 minutes after conversion. If the link has expired, just convert again.

Frequently asked questions

Is OGG better than MP3?

At the same file size it often sounds slightly better, and it's free of licence fees. MP3's advantage is that every device plays it, while OGG support is patchy on Apple devices and older hardware.

Can I use the OGG file in Unity or Godot?

Yes, both import OGG directly. Only use audio you have the right to put in your game, such as your own music or tracks with a licence that allows it.

Will OGG play on my iPhone?

Not reliably in Apple's own apps. A player like VLC handles it, but if you mainly listen on an iPhone, M4A or MP3 is the easier choice.

Why did a video fail to convert?

Usually because it's private, deleted, age-restricted, members-only or blocked in some countries. No converter can download those. If a normal public video fails, try again after a minute.

All YouTube Converters

Choose from any format below:

🎵 WAV 🎵 FLAC 🎵 MP3 🎵 M4A

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