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Basic information about WEBM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WEBM(*.WEBM or *.webm), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WEBM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WEBM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WEBM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WEBM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WEBM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WEBM file?
  • How to open a WEBM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WEBM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WEBM file?
  • How to convert WEBM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WEBM file format?


1.Detail information about WEBM file extension: WebM Video File

File type WebM Video File Category Video Files
Developer Google File format Binary
Description WEBM file is a WebM Video File developed by Google. 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WEBM files

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
Free Studio
Freemake Video Converter
MediaCoder
MPlayer
SUPER
Winamp
WinX Video Converter

macOS
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
Arista Transcoder

Android
File Viewer for Android

iOS
olimsoft OPlayer
PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player



How to convert WEBM files to another file format?

There are 26 records in our database eligible for WEBM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WEBM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to WEBM file format?

There are 22 records in our database eligible for another files to WEBM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WEBM conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a WEBM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WEBM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WEBM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WEBM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WEBM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WEBM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WEBM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WEBM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WEBM file is damaged.
  • Whether the WEBM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WEBM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WEBM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WEBM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WEBM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WEBM file.

If the WEBM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.