MP4 to WebM

Convert MP4 video to WebM format online. Create HTML5-ready video for modern web streaming.

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info About this tool
Create high-quality WebM videos for use with HTML5 video elements.

File size: WebM output is typically 30–40% smaller than the source MP4 at comparable visual quality using VP8 encoding.

Quality: VP8 (WebM) quality is comparable to H.264 at the same bitrate. Encoding introduces one generation of quality loss from the source MP4.

format_list_numbered How to convert
  • 1
    Upload MP4 video.
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    Convert to WebM.
  • 3
    Download ready-to-stream file.
help FAQ

Which browsers support WebM?

Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all support WebM natively. Safari has limited support: for full browser coverage, provide both WebM and MP4 sources in your <video> tag.

How do I serve both MP4 and WebM for maximum compatibility?

Use the HTML5 <source> element: <video><source src='video.webm' type='video/webm'><source src='video.mp4' type='video/mp4'></video>. Browsers use the first format they support.

Does WebM support transparency (alpha channel)?

Yes: WebM with VP8/VP9 supports an alpha channel for transparent video, which MP4 does not. This is a key advantage for overlay graphics.

Is WebM better than MP4 for web?

WebM achieves better compression than H.264 MP4 and is royalty-free. VP9 (WebM) vs H.264 (MP4) compression is roughly equivalent to the WebP vs JPG comparison for images.
lightbulb Common use cases
  • check_circle Serving video in HTML5 <video> elements for open web standards
  • check_circle Reducing bandwidth costs with smaller web video files
  • check_circle Creating transparent video overlays (WebM supports alpha channel)
  • check_circle Self-hosting web video without codec licensing concerns
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