WebM to MP4 · Free

Convert WebM to MP4

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

Free to startIn your browserUp to 500 MB
How it works

How to convert WebM to MP4

1

Upload your WebM file

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

2

Confirm MP4 as the output

MP4 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 MP4, or keep editing the file in REQO.

Why convert WebM to MP4?

WebM is the open, royalty-free container built for the web. It is what most browser-based screen recorders produce, and VP9 packs the same picture into noticeably less data than H.264.

The practical problem: Most editing software, phones and TVs will not open a WebM file. Social platforms and messaging apps frequently reject the extension outright. Safari and older Apple devices handle WebM inconsistently.

MP4 solves that. Plays natively on every phone, browser, TV and editing app with no extra codecs. Every upload form accepts it, from YouTube and LinkedIn to Slack and email. H.264 keeps files small enough to send while still looking sharp at 1080p.

WebM is what browser-based recorders hand you, so this conversion is almost always the last step before a recording goes somewhere else: an editing timeline, a phone, a client, or a platform upload that refuses the extension. VP9 is more efficient than H.264, so the MP4 usually comes out slightly larger, which is the price of playing everywhere.

WebMMP4
ContainerWebM (Matroska-based)MPEG-4 Part 14
Typical codecsVP8 / VP9 / AV1 video, Opus audioH.264 video, AAC audio
Best forWeb embeds and browser recordingsSharing anywhere, uploads, web embeds
Plays onChrome, Firefox and Edge; hit and miss elsewhereEvery phone, browser, TV and editor
File sizeVery small at the same qualitySmall for the quality
FAQ

WebM to MP4 questions

Is the WebM to MP4 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 MP4 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 WebM to MP4 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 WebM 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.

Why is my screen recording a WebM file?

Browsers record with the MediaRecorder API, which produces WebM by default. It is efficient and streams well in Chrome, but most editors, phones and upload forms do not accept it.

Does the MP4 keep the audio from my WebM?

Yes. The Opus audio inside the WebM is re-encoded to AAC and stays in sync with the picture.

Convert WebM to MP4 now

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