WEBM File Extension
WebM Video Format
- File Type webm
- Developer Google
- Popularity
- Application VLC media player
- Category Video Files
- Format Binary
What is a WEBM file?
The WEBM file extension is linked to WebM Video Format and belongs to the Video Files category, which includes 445 files.
The WebM Video Format (WEBM) was developed by Google, which created file format and 34 programs to work with them.
WEBM file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. To play a WEBM file, you can choose from 11 programs such as VLC media player, MPlayer and Winamp.
Programs that support WEBM files
How to open a WEBM file?
If you cannot open a WEBM file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
When it comes to opening and working with WEBM files, VLC media player, MPlayer and Winamp are the top choices for users. If you want the most recent release of VLC media player, head over to the VideoLAN site and download the version designed to run on all platforms.
After completing the installation, WEBM files should be recognized by the system and linked to VLC media player.
Make VLC media player the default WEBM viewer
Changing Default Programs in Windows
- Right click on your WEBM file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
- 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".
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;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
- Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for VLC media player. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Convert to and from WEBM
If working with a WEBM file is challenging, one solution is to convert it to formats like AVI, MOV, JPG, MPG, MPEG or other supported formats.
Keep in mind that converting a WEBM file may introduce some limitations, but the original format can often be restored.
Applications such as Free Studio, Freemake Video Converter and MediaCoder offer offline conversion of WEBM files to multiple formats, preserving quality.
Convert WEBM to other file formats
Finding answers to WEBM file problems
While WEBM files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.
What Causes VLC media player to Crash Frequently?
The likely cause of VLC media player crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for VideoLAN products.
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.
How can I restore a damaged WEBM file?
Open the corrupted WEBM file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Then wait for the recovery process to complete, which allows you to automatically repair corrupted video files.
How do I know if my WEBM file is corrupted?
Common indications of damaged WEBM video files are:
- The file does not open or opens with errors;
- File hangs or crashes in VLC media player or other programs;
- Unexplained increase in WEBM file size;
- Error messages appear while working with the file;