Question 1

What's inside a WebM file?

Accepted Answer

WebM is a web video format based on Matroska. The video is VP8, VP9 or AV1, and the audio is Opus or Vorbis. Some WebM files have no video at all, such as recordings made by web apps that capture your microphone.

Question 2

Can I convert audio-only WebM files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Voice recordings from web apps and browser recorders are often audio-only WebM. Drop them here the same way as a video.

Question 3

My WebM came from a screen recorder. Will it work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it has a sound track. Browser-based screen recorders and extensions usually store Opus audio, which converts to MP3 without trouble. A recording with no audio can't be converted.

Question 4

Why won't my WebM play outside the browser?

Accepted Answer

WebM support is strongest in web browsers. Many phone apps, older Windows players, car stereos and editors can't open it, while MP3 works in all of them.

Question 5

Can I convert WebM on a Mac?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open this page in Chrome, Firefox or Edge on your Mac. QuickTime Player can't open WebM files, but this page reads them in the browser.

Question 6

Are WebM files uploaded?

Accepted Answer

No. The WebM is read and converted on your device, and nothing is sent to a server.

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