PixConvert

Free WebM Converter

This free WebM converter turns MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and OGG videos into WebM, or WebM recordings into MP4, MP3, GIF and more. Add many files, up to 1 GB each.

How to Convert To and From WebM

1

Pick your files.

MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, OGG and WebM videos are accepted, up to 1 GB each. Drag them in or press Choose videos; a batch is fine.

2

Check the output.

Every file starts as WebM. To go the other way, open Output Format, pick MP4, MP3 or another format, and press Apply to all files.

3

Convert and download.

Press Convert All and wait for each tile to finish. Save files one by one, or press Download All to get a single ZIP.

About WebM Format

An open-source, royalty-free video format developed by Google, optimized for web streaming using VP8, VP9, or AV1 video codecs with strong browser support.

Advantages

  • Royalty-free and open-source
  • Excellent support in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
  • Good compression with open video codecs
  • Designed specifically for web video

Disadvantages

  • Limited support on iOS and Safari
  • Rarely supported by non-browser media players
  • Poor support in professional editing software
  • Many older devices can't play it

Technical Specifications

Compression
Lossy
Quality
Good to Excellent
Transparency
No
Animation
Yes
File Size
Small to Medium

Best Use Cases

HTML5 web video embedding
Open-source and royalty-free web projects
Web game video and cutscenes
Alternative to MP4 on non-Apple platforms

What This Free WebM Converter Can Do

Make WebM files from other videos, or turn WebM recordings into MP4, MP3 or GIF. Convert a batch with no sign-up and no watermark.

WebM converter: clip.mp4, trailer.mov and capture.mkv become WebM files with VP8 video and Vorbis sound

Convert MP4, MOV and MKV to WebM

WebM is preselected for every file you drop. Video is saved as VP8 and sound as Vorbis, and in our test a 10-second 720p MP4 went from 4.94 MB to 4.58 MB.

  • Reads MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, OGG, WebM
  • VP8 video with Vorbis sound
  • Up to 1 GB per video
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WebM converter output: screen-recording.webm turns into a 2.48 MB MP4 with H.264 and AAC and a 314.29 KB MP3

Switch a WebM to MP4

Dropped a browser recording? Open Output Format, pick MP4 and press Apply to all files. You get H.264 with AAC sound: a 4.94 MB VP8 recording became a 2.48 MB MP4.

  • Switch the output to MP4 or MP3
  • H.264 video, AAC sound at 128 kbps
  • Works with recordings missing a length
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Keep Just the Sound

Pick MP3, WAV or AAC on the Audio tab for sound only; skip OGG, which still saves video. MP3 is 256 kbps on Auto, and a 10-minute recording took about 6 seconds in our test.

Convert a Whole Batch

Add as many videos as you like, each up to 1 GB. They run one at a time, a failed file can be retried alone, and two or more download as one ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions About WebM Conversion

Answers on codecs, output choices, recordings, Apple devices and speed for WebM conversion.

How do I convert a video to WebM for free?

Drop your MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI or OGG files in the box at the top. WebM is already set as the output, so press Convert All and download each file or one ZIP. It's free. Files added later with Add More Files start as MP4, so switch them to WebM first.

Why does my WebM come out as a WebM again?

Every file dropped here starts with WebM as its output, WebMs included, so they are re-encoded and can grow: a 4.94 MB recording became 6.32 MB. Pick MP4 or MP3 in Output Format first, or use the WebM to MP4 and WebM to MP3 pages, which preselect them.

What codecs are inside the WebM files it makes?

Video is saved as VP8 and sound as Vorbis, two open codecs that WebM players read. VP9 and AV1 output aren't offered. With Bitrate on Auto, the video uses a quality mode with a 4 Mbps ceiling; choosing 500 to 16,000 kbps swaps in that exact rate.

Which files can I convert with the WebM converter?

It reads MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, OGG and WebM videos up to 1 GB each. It saves 11 video formats, including MP4, GIF and animated WebP, plus MP3, WAV and AAC audio (OGG on the Audio tab still saves video). WebMs with AV1 video can't be read yet, though their sound still converts to MP3.

Should I keep an MP4 copy for Apple devices?

Yes, if your viewers use iPhones, iPads or older Macs. WebM support in Safari depends on the version, while H.264 MP4 plays on all of them. Make the WebM here, then switch Output Format to MP4 for a second copy and list both in your video tag.

Can I turn a WebM into a GIF?

Yes. Pick GIF on the Video tab of Output Format. The GIF is 480 pixels wide at 15 frames per second with no sound; our 10-second 720p clip gave a 2.48 MB GIF. To trim, crop or add a caption first, use Video to GIF instead.

Can it convert recordings that store no length?

Yes. Many browser and screen recordings don't store their length. They still convert, and the MP4 or WebM you get has its real duration. Because the length is unknown while it works, the tile stays at 0% until that file is done.

How long does converting to WebM take?

It depends on the length and size of the video, since each frame is re-encoded on your own device. In a laptop run of this engine, a 10-second 720p MP4 took about 37 seconds to become WebM, while a 10-second recording took about 25 seconds to become MP4. A 32 MB engine downloads first.

Are my videos private when I use the WebM converter?

Yes. Your files are encoded on this device inside the tab and aren't sent to our servers. The page also loads ad and analytics scripts and its 32 MB video engine from the unpkg host. Analytics record page views and time in the editor; your videos and their names are not sent.

What are the technical specifications of WEBM?

WebM Video (WEBM) uses lossy compression with good to excellent quality output. It does not support transparency and supports animation. Typical file sizes are small to medium.

When should I use WEBM format?

When embedding video on the web and you need a royalty-free format with strong browser support. Best use cases include html5 web video embedding, open-source and royalty-free web projects, web game video and cutscenes. When targeting Apple devices, iOS Safari, or non-browser media players.

What are the advantages of WEBM over other formats?

Key advantages of WEBM: Royalty-free and open-source. Excellent support in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Good compression with open video codecs. Designed specifically for web video. However, keep in mind: limited support on ios and safari, rarely supported by non-browser media players.

Who Uses WebM Conversion?

Web Developers & Frontend Engineers:

  • Make a WebM copy of a site video for the HTML5 video tag
  • Save a muted WebM loop with Remove audio for a hero background
  • Keep an MP4 copy next to the WebM as a fallback source

Content Creators & Educators:

  • Turn MKV or MP4 screen recordings into WebM for a docs site
  • Convert a browser recording to MP4 before uploading it to a course
  • Save the narration of a recorded lesson as an MP3
  • Turn a short WebM clip into a GIF for a chat or slide

Game Developers & Interactive Media:

  • Use WebM video for cutscenes and video assets in browser-based and Electron games
  • Convert MOV trailers to WebM for a game's web page
  • Lower the bitrate to make a lighter WebM for a landing page
  • Convert WebM gameplay captures to MP4 for editing apps and phones