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{{Codec Infobox | {{Codec Infobox | ||
| name = OptimFROG | | name = OptimFROG | ||
| logo = [[File:Frog.gif]] | | logo = [[File:Frog.gif]] | ||
| type = lossless | | type = lossless | ||
| purpose = "reduce at maximum the size of audio files" | | purpose = "reduce at maximum the size of audio files" | ||
| maintainer = Florin Ghido | | maintainer = Florin Ghido | ||
| recommended_encoder = OptimFROG 5.100 (2016-09-02) | | recommended_encoder = OptimFROG 5.100 (2016-09-02) | ||
| website = http://losslessaudio.org/ | | website = [http://losslessaudio.org/ losslessaudio.org] | ||
}} | }} | ||
OptimFROG is a free [[lossless]] audio codec, known by its very high compression ratios | '''OptimFROG''' is a free [[lossless]] audio codec, known by its very high compression ratios, developed by Florin Ghido. | ||
OptimFROG usually obtains the best lossless audio compression ratios on comparisons against other lossless encoders (practically a tie with the current champion [[LA]]). It has Windows and Linux versions, fully-featured input plug-ins for the foobar2000, Winamp2, Winamp3, [[dBpowerAMP]], XMPlay and XMMS audio players (with bitstream error resilience, [[ID3v1|ID3v1.1]] and [[APEv2]] read tagging support), optimal support for all integer [[PCM]] [[WAV]] formats up to 32 bits and an extensible streamable (error tolerant) compressed format. | OptimFROG usually obtains the best lossless audio compression ratios on comparisons against other lossless encoders (practically a tie with the current champion [[LA]]). It has Windows and Linux versions, fully-featured input plug-ins for the [[foobar2000]], [[Winamp|Winamp2]], Winamp3, [[dBpowerAMP]], [[XMPlay]] and XMMS audio players (with bitstream error resilience, [[ID3v1|ID3v1.1]] and [[APEv2]] read tagging support), optimal support for all integer [[PCM]] [[WAV]] formats up to 32 bits and an extensible streamable (error tolerant) compressed format. | ||
One of its downsides is that there is no source code available, nor format specifications. Another downside is that it is relatively slow at both encoding and decoding. | One of its downsides is that there is no source code available, nor format specifications. Another downside is that it is relatively slow at both encoding and decoding. | ||
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OptimFROG uses a new audio compression technology, the generalized stereo decorrelation concept, which was first introduced with OptimFROG 4.0b in December 2001. At the time of its introduction, the new technology yielded significant better (~1.5%) compression than existing state of the art lossless audio compressors. | OptimFROG uses a new audio compression technology, the generalized stereo decorrelation concept, which was first introduced with OptimFROG 4.0b in December 2001. At the time of its introduction, the new technology yielded significant better (~1.5%) compression than existing state of the art lossless audio compressors. | ||
== | ==Software support== | ||
* [[foobar2000]] | * [[foobar2000]] | ||
* [[Winamp]] | |||
* [[XMMS]] | * [[XMMS]] | ||
* [[ | * [[XMPlay]] – plugin required (OptimFROG input plugin) and (bass library) to play 'OFR' files | ||
* [ | ==See also== | ||
* [[Lossless comparison]] by Rjamorim | |||
== | ==External links== | ||
* [http:// | * [http://losslessaudio.org/ Official OptimFROG website] | ||
* | * [http://members.home.nl/w.speek/comparison.htm Performance comparison of lossless audio compressors] by Speek {{webarchive|https://web.archive.org/web/20151027213336/http://members.home.nl/w.speek/comparison.htm|2015-10-27}} | ||
{{navbox audio codecs}} | |||
[[Category: Codecs]] | [[Category: Codecs]] | ||
[[Category: Lossless]] | [[Category: Lossless]] | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 27 November 2019
| OptimFROG | |
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| "reduce at maximum the size of audio files" | |
| Developer(s) | Florin Ghido |
| Release | TBC |
| Type | Lossless |
| Recommended encoder | OptimFROG 5.100 (2016-09-02) |
| Website | losslessaudio.org |
OptimFROG is a free lossless audio codec, known by its very high compression ratios, developed by Florin Ghido.
OptimFROG usually obtains the best lossless audio compression ratios on comparisons against other lossless encoders (practically a tie with the current champion LA). It has Windows and Linux versions, fully-featured input plug-ins for the foobar2000, Winamp2, Winamp3, dBpowerAMP, XMPlay and XMMS audio players (with bitstream error resilience, ID3v1.1 and APEv2 read tagging support), optimal support for all integer PCM WAV formats up to 32 bits and an extensible streamable (error tolerant) compressed format.
One of its downsides is that there is no source code available, nor format specifications. Another downside is that it is relatively slow at both encoding and decoding.
OptimFROG uses a new audio compression technology, the generalized stereo decorrelation concept, which was first introduced with OptimFROG 4.0b in December 2001. At the time of its introduction, the new technology yielded significant better (~1.5%) compression than existing state of the art lossless audio compressors.
Software support
- foobar2000
- Winamp
- XMMS
- XMPlay – plugin required (OptimFROG input plugin) and (bass library) to play 'OFR' files
See also
- Lossless comparison by Rjamorim
External links
- Official OptimFROG website
- Performance comparison of lossless audio compressors by Speek (archived on October 27, 2015)
| Audio codecs: type/usage | for end-users to encode | on physical media etc. | legacy formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lossless | (Uncompr. LPCM) • ALAC • FLAC • Monkey's Audio • MPEG-4 ALS • OptimFROG • TAK • TTA • WavPack | MLP/Dolby TrueHD | La • LPAC/LTAC • RealAudio Lossless • RK Audio • Shorten • WMA Lossless • (others) |
| Lossy | (ADPCM formats) • AAC • AC-3 • MP2 • MP3 • Musepack • Opus • Vorbis | AC-3 • DTS • (Bluetooth codecs) | ATRAC • QDesign • Real Audio • RK Audio (lossy modes) • Speex • VQF • WMA |
| Hybrid lossless&lossy | OptimFROG DualStream • WavPack | DTS-HD MA • MPEG-4 SLS | ATRAC Advanced Lossless • mp3HD |