WEBM File Extension

WebM Video Format

File Type webm
Developer Google
Popularity
4.2 (38 votes)
Application VLC media player
Category Video Files
Format Binary

What is a WEBM file?

The WEBM extension is related to WebM Video Format and is classified in the Video Files category, which contains 445 files.

The WebM Video Format (WEBM), created by Google, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 34 programs to support them.

WEBM file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. When working with WEBM files, you can rely on 11 programs, including VLC media player, MPlayer and Elmedia Player.

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

How to open a WEBM file?

If you can’t open a WEBM file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Thanks to their popularity, VLC media player, MPlayer and Elmedia Player are often the go-to programs for managing WEBM files. To install the updated version of VLC media player, simply go to the VideoLAN site and download the installer compatible with all major platforms.

Following installation, WEBM files should be automatically opened with VLC media player.

Make VLC media player the default WEBM viewer

Change the default app to open files on Mac

Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired WEBM file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to VLC media player. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

Take the first step by right-clicking on your WEBM file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose VLC media player as the application to associate with your WEBM file;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Finding answers to WEBM file problems

When issues arise with WEBM files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

Why does VLC media player stop responding or crash intermittently?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind VLC media player crash. Keep your VideoLAN products up to date by installing the latest updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What are the best practices for repairing a WEBM file that has gone bad?

In a data recovery program, open the damaged WEBM file and select the "Repair" menu option. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged video files.

How do I know if my WEBM file has been damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted WEBM video files can include:

Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
Unexplained WEBM file size inflation;
VLC media player or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;

Convert files to and from WEBM

If obstacles arise while working with a WEBM file, you may convert it to formats like AVI, MOV, JPG, MPG, MPEG or other similar types for smoother handling.

After converting a WEBM file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.

Using offline applications such as Free Studio, Freemake Video Converter and MediaCoder, you can convert WEBM files to various formats without losing data quality.