.webm WebM video
Video
| MIME type | video/webm |
|---|---|
| Description | WebM video |
| Category | Video |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .webm file?
A .webm file is a “WebM video” (MIME type video/webm).
How do I open a .webm file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .webm file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.webm shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .webm?
The MIME type is video/webm. In the Apache web server: AddType video/webm .webm; in nginx: types { video/webm webm; }.