Ogg Vorbis

OGG Vorbis is a free and open-source audio compression format that allows for high-quality sound in smaller file sizes compared to traditional formats like MP3. Developed by the Xiph.org Foundation, it is often used for streaming music and online audio due to its efficiency and flexibility. Unlike MP3, which is a patented format, OGG Vorbis is royalty-free, making it an attractive option for developers and content creators. It supports variable bit rates, meaning it can adjust the amount of data used to represent sound based on complexity, ensuring better sound quality at lower file sizes.