MP4 to WebM Converter

Convert MP4 video files to WebM format directly in your browser using VP8/VP9 — no upload, no server, completely private.

Convert MP4 to WebM

100% client-side — your video never leaves your device.

Need faster conversion? Use FFmpeg

For large files or batch conversion, FFmpeg is much faster than the browser.

# VP9 (best quality/size)
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libvpx-vp9 -b:v 0 -crf 30 output.webm

# VP8 (fast)
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libvpx -c:a libvorbis output.webm

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Summary

Convert MP4 video files to WebM format directly in your browser using VP8/VP9 — no upload, no server, completely private.

How it works

  1. Select or drag an MP4 video file onto the drop zone.
  2. Choose your preferred output codec: VP8 (faster, wider support) or VP9 (better compression).
  3. Click "Convert to WebM" to start the client-side conversion using MediaRecorder.
  4. A progress indicator shows conversion status as frames are captured.
  5. When complete, click "Download WebM" to save the converted file to your computer.

Use cases

  • Prepare video files for web embedding without re-uploading to a server.
  • Convert MP4 recordings to WebM for use in HTML5 video tags.
  • Reduce video file size using VP9's efficient compression for web delivery.
  • Convert screen recordings or tutorials to a web-friendly format.
  • Create WebM files for use in web applications that require open formats.
  • Convert videos privately without exposing footage to third-party services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu