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Convert MP4 to WebM

Turn your MP4 files into WebM in seconds. Everything happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded to any server.

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Drag your files here

Or paste them with Ctrl+V. They never leave your device.

Why convert MP4 to WebM?

At equal quality it takes slightly more space than a WebM with VP9. As WebM (VP9) it is lighter and plays directly in browsers.

About the formats

MP4, the universal video

MP4 is the most widespread video container; here it comes out with H.264 video and AAC audio, the most compatible combination.

Strengths: It plays on any phone, TV, browser or social network without installing anything.

Limits: At equal quality it takes slightly more space than a WebM with VP9.

WebM, the open web video

WebM is an open, patent-free video format made for the web; here it comes out with VP9 video and Opus audio.

Strengths: It compresses very well and plays directly in Chrome, Firefox, Edge and recent Safari.

Limits: Editing programs, TVs and old phones often cannot open it.

How to convert MP4 to WebM

  1. 1Drop your MP4 files in the box, paste them or pick them from your device.
  2. 2Check that the target is WebM and open the options if you want to adjust it.
  3. 3Press “Convert” and download each WebM, or all of them in a ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

Is my MP4 uploaded to a server to turn it into WebM?

No. The MP4 to WebM conversion runs entirely in your browser, with code downloaded from this site and executed on your device. You can check it in the Network tab of the developer tools or by going offline after the page loads.

How long does MP4 to WebM take?

It depends on the length, the resolution and your computer. The browser’s hardware acceleration is used when available, and you get an estimate before it starts.

Is there a size limit?

Up to 2 GB and 3 hours of video on desktop; on mobile, 500 MB and 30 minutes (AVI: 1 GB and 1 hour on desktop). If it is over, you are told before it starts and can trim it.

Can I convert several MP4 files at once?

Yes. Drop as many MP4 files as you like: several are converted at the same time, depending on your processor cores, and when they finish you can download each WebM or all of them in a ZIP.

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