What is a .WEBM file?
A .WEBM file is a type of video file that is saved in the WebM format. This format is open and free to use, which means it doesn't require any payment of royalties and is designed specifically for sharing videos on the internet. The WebM format is similar to the .MKV video format because it uses a container structure that can hold both audio and video data together in one file.
In a WebM file, the video part is usually compressed using a VP8 or VP9 codec. These codecs help reduce the file size while maintaining video quality. For the audio part, it is typically compressed using either the Vorbis or Opus audio codec, which are also designed to effectively compress audio data without losing quality.
There are many programs that can open .WEBM files. Some of the most popular ones include: 1. **VideoLAN VLC media player** - This is a very versatile player that supports a wide range of video formats, including WebM. It is available for various operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux.
2. **Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome** - These web browsers natively support the playback of WebM files, so you can directly open and play WebM videos in these browsers.
3. **Microsoft Edge and Opera** - Similar to Firefox and Chrome, these browsers also support WebM files directly.
4. **FFmpeg** - This is a powerful multimedia framework that can decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter, and play almost anything that humans and machines have created. It can be used to convert WebM files to other formats or vice versa.
5. **HandBrake** - This is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. It can be used to convert WebM files into other video formats.
6. **Microsoft Windows Media Player with DirectShow Filter** - While Windows Media Player does not support WebM by default, it can play WebM files if a DirectShow filter is installed.
7. **Miro Video Converter** - A simple and free video converter that can convert videos to WebM format.
8. **Eltima Elmedia Player** - A media player for Mac that supports a wide range of formats including WebM.
9. **Mobile Apps**: - **iOS**: Apps like VLC for Mobile, olimsoft OPlayer, and PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player can
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