OGV File Documentation
Overview
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Format Name | Ogg Video File |
| Extension | .ogv |
| MIME Type | video/ogg |
| File Type | Video |
| Container For | Theora, Dirac, and VP8 video streams |
| Developed by | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Open Format | Yes |
| Streamable | Yes |
| Compression | Lossy |
| Quality | Adjustable |
| Video Encoding | Variable; depends on codec used |
| Audio Support | Yes, through the Ogg container |
| Metadata Support | Yes |
| Chapter Support | No |
| DRM Support | No |
| Usage | Online video, archiving |
| Advantages | Open-source, royalty-free |
| Disadvantages | Not as widely supported as other formats like MP4 |
| Supported Platforms | Most major platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux), with appropriate software |
| Default Video Codec | Theora |
| Alternative Video Codecs | Dirac, VP8 |
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