WebM videos are widely used across websites for their open-source and royalty-free nature. This can be perfect for someone who is just beginning to work on the web. However, not many people understand this particular file format, and they also have trouble opening it on their Macs or PCs. In this guide, let’s explore two easy ways using which you can open and play WebM videos on your computer.

What is WebM, and Why is it Used

Although MP4 files are more popular, WebM remains a top choice for live video streaming and embedding videos on a website. Firstly, you don’t have to pay any royalty fees if you are a commercial video publisher. WebMp videos also have better compression compared to MP4 in certain cases, making them more efficient for saving storage space. This also helps in retaining better quality for a video that contains multiple overlays and VFX.

You might have come across the WebM while downloading a video from YouTube. In case you are wondering, the WebM format was invented by Google in 2010 as a free and open-source file format that can be used to play and embed videos seamlessly on HTML sites.

Although WebM has significant advantages over MP4, some computers and devices do not support playing WebM videos natively. Hence, we need to use third-party apps.

How to Open WebM Files on Windows and Mac

The best way to open and play WebM videos is by using the VLC Media Player. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. VLC is often regarded as the God of media players as it is free and open source and supports almost all file formats, including WebM.

However, if you are not comfortable with the WebM format, you can convert the video to standard MP4. You can use Movavi, a free tool available on both Windows and macOS.

1. Launch the Movavi Application.

2. Click on the ” + ” icon to add your WebM file.

3. Once added choose the format you want it to be converted to. Then hit “Convert“.

Your WebM video will get converted into MP4, and you can play it using any default media player on your computer.

Open WebM Videos in Browser

Since WebM was primarily invented to support HTML video and audio, almost all web browsers support WebM video playback. So if you don’t want to use a third-party media player or convert the file into MP4, you can simply play it in Chrome, Firefox,

Note that Safari, the built-in browser in macOS, does not support WebM files. However, you can still use any third-party browser. Apple was expected to introduce WebM playback support in Safari in 2021, but there has been no update. You can read more about it in this Apple discussion thread.

FAQs

Q. Which software can play a WebM file on my PC?

VLC media player is the best choice out there, it supports WebM files and can be used on both Mac and Windows. It is free to use.

Q. Can I convert my WebM files to MP4 files?

Yes, you can easily convert WebM files to MP4 using free tools like Movavi. You can also use online converters for the same.

Wrapping Up

This article covers how you can stream and play any WebM files on your device. You can use the above-discussed methods on both Windows and Mac. WebM files are less popular as not every device supports them. However, they are useful when it comes to websites and streaming. For more useful tips, stay tuned to GadgetsToUse.

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