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

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 Converter

Open WEBM

Edit WEBM

Compare WEBM Files

Merge WEBM Files

Split WEBM Files

WEBM Metadata Viewer

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.

Related WEBM File Extensions

WEBM default file extension is .WEBM and other similer related extensions are:

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.

Open WEBM File on Windows

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

Open WEBM File on Mac OS

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

Open WEBM file on Linux

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

Open WEBM file on Web

Open WEBM file on iOS

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

Open WEBM file on Android

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

About Licensing

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About WEBM - WebM Video File

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