.WEBM File Extension
- Developer by: Google
- Category: Video Files
- Format: Binary
What are .WEBM files and how to open them?
Can't open .WEBM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WEBM file.
What is a .WEBM file extension?
.WEBM file extension is created by Google. .WEBM has been classified as Video Files. The format of .WEBM file is Binary.
.WEBM is WebM Video File
A WEBM file is a compressed video saved in the WebM format, an open, high-quality video standard. It stores video compressed using VP8 technology and audio compressed using Ogg Vorbis compression. WEBM files are commonly used for delivering online videos using the HTML5 <video> tag.
The WEBM container format is based on the Matroska container, which stores Matroska video in .MKV files. Most major Web browsers will support WebM as part of HTML5 video delivery. WebM is an alternative to the patented h.264 and MPEG4 standards, and is suitable for commercial and non-commercial applications.
NOTE: Google acquired ON2, the original developer of VP8 technology. VP8 is now an open and free technology.
List of all softwares that can open the WebM Video File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Miro Video Converter | | Microsoft Windows Media Player with DirectShow Filter | | Microsoft Edge | | Microsoft Internet Explorer with VP8 plug-in | | Mozilla Firefox | | Google Chrome | | Opera | |
| Mac | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Miro Video Converter | | ShedWorx Smart Converter | | Mozilla Firefox | | Google Chrome | | Opera | | Eltima Elmedia Player | |
| Linux | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | FFmpeg | | Mozilla Firefox | | Opera | |
| iOS | | olimsoft OPlayer | | PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player | |