MP4 to WebM · Free

Convert MP4 to WebM

Turn your MP4 file into a WebM that plays where you need it, right in your browser.

Free to startIn your browserUp to 500 MB
How it works

How to convert MP4 to WebM

1

Upload your MP4 file

Drag and drop the file, or click to browse. Files up to 500 MB are supported, and nothing is installed.

2

Confirm WebM as the output

WebM is already selected, so there is nothing to configure. You can switch formats in the panel if you need to.

3

Convert and download

We convert on our servers, usually in under a minute. Create a free account to download the WebM, or keep editing the file in REQO.

Why convert MP4 to WebM?

MP4 is the closest thing video has to a universal format: an MPEG-4 container that almost always holds H.264 video and AAC audio, which every browser, phone, TV and social platform can play without a plugin.

The practical problem: MP4 is already the safest format, so the usual reason to convert away from it is a specific destination that wants something else.

WebM solves that. Streams natively in Chrome, Firefox and Edge with no plugin. VP9 delivers smaller files than H.264 at the same visual quality, which cuts bandwidth on a busy page.

Convert to WebM when the file is destined for a web page rather than a person. VP9 typically delivers the same picture in noticeably less data than H.264, which shows up directly in page-load times on a video-heavy site. For anything a human will download or upload elsewhere, stay with MP4.

MP4WebM
ContainerMPEG-4 Part 14WebM (Matroska-based)
Typical codecsH.264 video, AAC audioVP8 / VP9 / AV1 video, Opus audio
Best forSharing anywhere, uploads, web embedsWeb embeds and browser recordings
Plays onEvery phone, browser, TV and editorChrome, Firefox and Edge; hit and miss elsewhere
File sizeSmall for the qualityVery small at the same quality
FAQ

MP4 to WebM questions

Is the MP4 to WebM converter free?

Yes. Convert and preview the result for free, then create a free account to download it. There is no per-file charge and no watermark on the WebM itself beyond the free-plan badge.

Do I need to install any software?

No. The conversion runs on our servers and the whole flow happens in your browser, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone and Android.

Does converting MP4 to WebM reduce the quality?

Converting re-encodes the video, so it is not bit-for-bit identical. We encode at a high quality target, which keeps the result visually indistinguishable from the MP4 on normal viewing. Converting the same file back and forth repeatedly will eventually show, so keep your original.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 500 MB per file. For anything bigger, trim or compress it first, both are free tools here.

Is my file kept private?

Your upload is processed and then held only as long as your project needs it. Nothing is published, indexed or shared unless you create a share link yourself.

Convert MP4 to WebM now

Free, in your browser, and the file stays open in a full video editor afterwards.