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{{SITENAME}} has the ability to upload [[Wikipedia:Ogg|OGG]] files (with the extension of .ogv, .oga, or ogg) for audio and video purposes, in addition to the normal image function.

Wikipedia, and therefore all MediaWiki-software wikis, allow only this type of format because it is [[Wikipedia:Open format|royalty-free and an open format]], unlike [[Wikipedia:Moving Picture Experts Group|MP4]], [[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]], and [[Wikipedia:Advanced Audio Codec|AAC]] formats.<ref>[https://hpr.dogphilosophy.net/test]</ref>  While there is much complexity to the OGG format, {{SITENAME}} will only be using [[Wikipedia:Theora|Theora]] for video and [[Wikipedia:Vorbis|Vorbis]] for audio.

==Acceptable Content==
This is copyrighted content. Use [[Wikipedia:Fair use|Fair use]] to the best of your ability. This isn't a website to host content illegally.

===Audio Clips===
Short audio clips for certain characters are accepted in this wiki, since having a few audio samples is a solid method of illustrating a character's personality and voice. Audio clips can also be used to supplement the quote pages, but it should not be overdone. After all, the wiki is not a database for every sound clip from every game, so make sure the audio clip you want to upload is significant. Random sound effects and short grunts, for instance, are inappropriate unless they are generally well-known. Another good use for audio samples is to illustrate the history of the character's voice. Several characters have received a variety of voice actors during their history, but even characters that have used the same voice actors (such as Waluigi, who is always voiced by [[Charles Martinet]]) can benefit from having a variety of audio clips.

Ideally, audio samples should have minimal-to-no background noises. If an audio clip needs to be presented in a way that background audio cannot be eliminated easily, such as special events in Comic Con, where Mario and others talk, these should be in video format and be used as an external link, not as an audio file.

===Music Clips===
Music clips are also acceptable, but it is recommended that they fade out after the song loops once back to an earlier part, rather than end abruptly (see [[#Audacity|Audacity]]).

===Video Clips===
Video clips should demonstrate how the game or a particular level works. These can also include cutscenes, trailers for games, and promotional videos licensed by [[Nintendo]]. These should not include strategy. This is often an effective way to demonstrate [[glitch]]es in the ''Mario'' games and a better alternative to referencing a YouTube video. It is not recommended you directly convert a YouTube video, however; record yourself trying to recreate the glitch, and be sure to perform appropriate video editing.

==Uploading and Embedding==
{{see also|Help:Image}}
[[File:Example.ogv|thumb|200px|Example of the Ogg video. Note the extension used.]]
Uploading and embedding audio and video is the same as images, except the extension '''must''' be .oga for audio and .ogv for video. The extension can be .ogg, but it isn't recommended by [[Wikipedia:Xiph.Org Foundation|Xiph.Org Foundation]], the creators of the OGG format.<ref>[https://wiki.xiph.org/MIME_Types_and_File_Extensions]</ref> Linking to these files can still use the Image tag: 

*<code><nowiki>[[File:Audioorvideo.oga]]</nowiki></code>
*<code><nowiki>[[File:Audioorvideo.ogv]]</nowiki></code>

<code>{{tem|multiframe}}</code> and <code>{{tem|multiple image}}</code> can also be used, but it isn't recommended.

===Browser Support===
{| class="wikitable"
! Browser
! Support OGG/OGA/OGV? ([[Wikipedia:HTML5|HTML5]]-compliant video streams)
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Internet Explorer|Internet Explorer 9+]]
| {{hover|Prompts for download|Anything older than IE9 will do this anyway but is a deprecated browser because no HTML5 compliance}}
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Edge|Microsoft Edge]]
| Prompts for download
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Google Chrome|Google Chrome]]
| Yes
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]]
| Yes
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Opera Browser|Opera]]
| Yes
|-
| [[Wikipedia:Apple Safari|Safari]]
| Prompts for download{{ref needed}}
|}

===Media Template===
There is an alternative to the traditional floating element, which is the <code>{{tem|media table}}</code> template, which, when properly set up, depending on the browser, will either show the audio or video or prompt the user whether to open or save the file. The template is meant to provide a neat format to present these files. Below is an example of the code that produces the table of media:

<pre><nowiki>{{media table
|file1=Example.ogv
|title1=Example Video
|description1=Showing an example.
|length1=0:12
|file2=Example.oga
|title2=Example Audio
|description2=Showing an example.
|length2=0:03
}}</nowiki></pre>

{{media table
|file1=Example.ogv
|title1=Example Video
|description1=Showing an example.
|length1=0:12
|file2=Example.oga
|title2=Example Audio
|description2=Showing an example.
|length2=0:03
}}

==Converters==
[[File:If Output is OGG.png|thumb|right|If the output is OGG, you can change the extension without changing the file contents and without [[Special:Upload|upload errors]].]]
OGG isn't a file you will see for immediate download on most sites, if any. You will need a converter to change your files to this patent-free format so the wiki software can accept it.

Note that some of these converters will output OGG regardless of <tt>Theora</tt>/<tt>Theora+Vorbis</tt> (OGV) or <tt>Vorbis</tt> only (OGA) content. This is fine because changing the extension does '''not''' change file contents nor will it cause errors. Here's how to change the extension (but is not limited to):

*Redlink to the destination file page
*Changing the destination filename on [[Special:Upload]]
*[[Wikipedia:Windows Explorer|Windows Explorer]] (or equivalent file manager)

If a file with the OGG extension is uploaded anyways, the file can still be [[Special:MovePage/File:Example.ogg|moved]] without errors. Just look for the move tab at the top of the file page (<code>ALT+M</code>).
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===Audacity===
[[Wikipedia:Audacity (audio editor)|Audacity]] is a stable, popular, open-source audio editing program that can open and export a variety of files, including the OGG Vorbis file. It is the recommended program for any audio conversion since it can convert into any format at any size, for free. There may be some plugins required for encoding several formats, such as for .mp3, and there may be commercial audio-editing programs that can do a similar job (such as [http://www.goldwave.com GoldWave]), but when it comes to audio conversion, Audacity is the recommended choice.

===FFMPEG To Theora+Vorbis OGG File GUI===
[[File:FFmpegToTheoraVorbisGUI.png|thumb|right|The interface.]]
Created by {{user|Wildgoosespeeder}}, [https://www.github.com/wildgoosespeeder/FFMPEG-To-Theora-Vorbis-OGG-File-GUI/releases FFMPEG To Theora+Vorbis OGG File GUI] uses [[Wikipedia:FFmpeg|FFmpeg]]'s ability to encode a Theora+Vorbis file, from a non-OGG video source, to go into an OGG container file, in batch. Although the conversion process is very rudimentary, there are plans to include more features desirable by {{SITENAME}}'s contributors. It is designed to be very easy to follow, be [[Wikipedia:Portable application|portable]] (no installation required), and be safe to use. This is [[Wikipedia:Freeware|freeware]] and [[Wikipedia:Open-source software|open source]].
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===Convertfiles.com===
[[File:Convertfilescom.png|thumb|x100px|Uploading in progress.]]
[http://www.convertfiles.com Convertfiles.com] provides free online conversion of files from and to most of the file types, including archive, document, presentation, e-book, drawing, image, audio, and video files. The audio files can be converted to Vorbis, which later would be uploaded to the Wiki.
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===Online-convert.com===
[[File:Onlineconvertcom.png|thumb|x100px|Online-convert.com displaying the upload page.]]
[http://online-convert.com Online-convert.com] is another online converter, but has more file types to choose. The audio files can be converted into OGG Vorbis (.oga) on [http://audio.online-convert.com/convert-to-ogg this page], and video files can be converted into OGG Theora-Vorbis (.ogv) on [http://video.online-convert.com/convert-to-ogg this page]. The converter is also limited to 100 Megabytes per file, which is five times lower than Convertfiles.com. To bypass this, try converting the file to .FLV then to .ogg.
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==External help==
Since the functions are an exact copy of Wikipedia's functions, please see [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Media help|Wikipedia's Media Help page]] for more information. It will tell you how to be able to play .ogg/.oga/.ogv files for audio or video for Windows Media Player, Real Player, Quicktime, Winamp, iTunes, and more.

==References==
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