WEBM to OGG

What is WEBM?

WEBM is an open, royalty-free media file format designed for the web. It was initially developed by Google and is based on the Matroska container format. WEBM files are optimized for web streaming and are supported by most modern web browsers.

History

WEBM was introduced in 2010 by Google as part of the WebM project. It was developed to provide a high-quality, open video format for the web that would be free from licensing restrictions.

How it works

WEBM files use the VP8 or VP9 video codec and the Opus or Vorbis audio codec. The format is designed to be efficient for web streaming, with good compression and quality characteristics.

How to open WEBM files

WEBM files can be opened with various media players and web browsers. Here are some common ways to open WEBM files:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Opera
• VLC Media Player
• Windows Media Player
• Most modern web browsers
• Many media players on mobile devices

Tips for working with WEBM files

Here are some useful tips when working with WEBM files:

• WEBM files are ideal for web streaming
• They offer good compression while maintaining quality
• The format is open and royalty-free
• WEBM files are widely supported in modern browsers
• They can be easily embedded in web pages

Useful links

For more information about WEBM files, you can visit these resources:

• WebM Project Documentation
• Google WebM Documentation
• WebM File Format Specification