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WEBM File Extension

WEBM file extension is created by Google, also known as WebM Video File. WEBM has been classified as Video Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open WEBM files in VideoLAN VLC media player program.



WebM Video File Type

WebM Video File Type
Extension .webm
Developer Google
Popularity 5.0 (2335 Votes)
Mime Type video/webm
Default Program VideoLAN VLC media player
Category Video Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a WEBM File Type?

The WEBM is based on the Matroska container, which stores the Matroska video in .MKV files. Most major web browsers support WebM as part of the delivery of HTML5 videos. WebM is an alternative to h.264 and MPEG4 and is suitable for commercial and non-commercial applications.

Google acquired ON2, the original developer of VP8 technology. VP8 is now open and free technology.



Free online WEBM Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WEBM (WebM Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WEBM, merge, split and compare the WEBM files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



WEBM Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the WebM Video File .WEBM File Extensions while opening the .WEBM files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WEBM Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for WebM Video File on your system such as VideoLAN VLC media player.
  2. Associate default Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program for *.webm (WebM Video File) files.

    Associate WEBM Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.WEBM (e.g example.webm) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .webm files.

    Associate WEBM Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.WEBM (e.g example.webm) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .VideoLAN VLC media player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for WEBM File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WEBM files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open WEBM File on Windows

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Windows Freeware Google
Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs image. Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows Commercial Attractor Mobile Software
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
FFmpeg image. FFmpeg 2 for Windows Open Source FFmpeg
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Windows Open Source Mozilla
Microsoft Internet Explorer image. Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Freeware Microsoft
Audials One image. Audials One 2018 for Windows Commercial Audials
Opera image. Opera 20 for Windows Freeware Opera
Trimble SketchUp image. Trimble SketchUp 2020 for Windows Freeware Trimble
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows Commercial ShedWorx
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows Commercial Aiseesoft
Corel VideoStudio image. Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN
Microsoft Windows Media Player image. Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows Bundled Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBM File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for MacOs Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs Bundled Microsoft
Eltima Elmedia Player image. Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs Freeware Eltima
FFmpeg image. FFmpeg 2 for MacOs Open Source FFmpeg
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for MacOs Open Source Mozilla
Opera image. Opera 20 for MacOs Freeware Opera
Trimble SketchUp image. Trimble SketchUp 2020 for MacOs Freeware Trimble
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs Commercial ShedWorx
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBM file on Linux

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Linux Freeware Google
FFmpeg image. FFmpeg 2 for Linux Open Source FFmpeg
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Linux Open Source Mozilla
Opera image. Opera 20 for Linux Freeware Opera
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBM file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBM file on iOS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for iOS Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for iOS Open Source Mozilla
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player image. Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS Freeware Pentaloop
VideoLAN VLC for iOS image. VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS Open Source VideoLAN

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBM file on Android

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Android Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for Android Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Android Open Source Mozilla
J2 Interactive MX Player for Android image. J2 Interactive MX Player for Android 1.7 for Android Freeware J2 Interactive

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

WEBM file extension icon image.About WEBM - WebM Video File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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