Convert anything, at global scale.
200+ formats and automation APIs that feels instant.
CONVERT
From
To
Drop files or choose a source
Upload multiple files at once, mix formats, and fine-tune every conversion with format-aware settings.
Max 2GB per file · Drag & drop ready · Mixed file types welcome
OGV at a glance
OGV
OGV is tied to the era of HTML5 video format debates and open-web media politics.
RAS at a glance
RAS
Before today's relatively small set of mainstream consumer image formats dominated everyday use, desktop software, workstations, GUI systems, and early graphics tools produced many specialized raster formats with local importance.
Format comparison
| Feature | OGV | RAS |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Video | Image |
| Extensions |
|
|
| MIME type |
|
|
| Created year | 2007 | 1987 |
| Inventor | Xiph.Org | Sun Microsystems |
| Status | active | legacy |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary use cases |
|
|
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use OGV
- Your source file is already in OGV.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to RAS.
- OGV is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use RAS
- Your target workflow expects RAS.
- Improve delivery compatibility with RAS.
- RAS is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert OGV to RAS?
Convert to RAS when preserving compatibility with historical Sun or Unix image assets.
In most modern contexts it serves as a migration and archive-recovery format.
What changes when converting OGV to RAS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting OGV to RAS?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.