How to open a .webm file
Quick, free ways to open WebM on any system.
A .webm file is a WebM Video. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads WebM yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .webm file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .webm. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with VLC or any browser.
- On Mac, use VLC or Chrome, Firefox.
- On Linux, try VLC or mpv.
- Still stuck? Convert the .webm to MP4, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .webm files
Windows
- VLC
- any browser
macOS
- VLC
- Chrome, Firefox
Linux
- VLC
- mpv
- any browser
Web
- Most modern browsers
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Before you open it: Safe. WebM is a media container.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .webm file?
Almost always because no installed app understands WebM. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open a WebM file?
Drag it into any modern browser, or open it in VLC. Convert to MP4 if a video editor rejects it.