.ogv Ogg video
Video
| MIME type | video/ogg |
|---|---|
| Description | Ogg video |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4F 67 67 53 (OggS) |
| Based on | application/ogg |
| Other extensions | .ogg |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ogv file?
A .ogv file is a “Ogg video” (MIME type video/ogg).
How do I open a .ogv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .ogv file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4F 67 67 53 (OggS). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ogv checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .ogv based on?
Technically a .ogv file is a subtype of “Ogg multimedia file” (application/ogg), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .ogv?
The MIME type is video/ogg. In the Apache web server: AddType video/ogg .ogv; in nginx: types { video/ogg ogv; }.