Opus is a modern, open audio codec offering excellent quality at low bitrates — the standard for voice chat, streaming and WhatsApp voice notes.
Opus plays in VLC, modern browsers and most current players; convert to MP3 for older devices.
Listening on any device or app.
Production-quality source audio.
Lightweight recordings to share.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Open / royalty-free | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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Opus is a modern, open audio codec offering excellent quality at low bitrates — the standard for voice chat, streaming and WhatsApp voice notes.
Opus plays in VLC, modern browsers and most current players; convert to MP3 for older devices.
OPUS is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — OPUS doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.