Convert WebM to MP4: VLC, Handbrake, & Free Online Converters

Converting WebM to MP4

For those who have videos in WebM format and are looking to convert them into the more universally compatible MP4 format, there are several options available. Here are three of the most popular:

• VLC: A free, open source media player, VLC allows you to easily edit and convert video formats. To convert WebM to MP4, simply open the video in the VLC media player, click “Convert/Save,” select “Profile” and then the desired format (MP4), click the “Browse” button to choose a file name and location for the converted file, and then click “Start” to begin the conversion.
• Handbrake: Handbrake is a free open-source video transcoder that allows you to convert any video file format into smaller, more compressed formats. To convert WebM to MP4, open Handbrake, load the video into Handbrake by clicking “Open Source,” and then select “MP4” as the output format on the “Summary” tab. You can then click “Start Encode” to begin the conversion.
• Free Online Converters: Free online file converters allow you to easily upload video files from your computer and convert them into MP4 format. These include online services such as Zamzar, Online Video Converter, and FileZigZag. To convert with these services, simply upload the file, select the output format (MP4), and click convert.

Convert WebM to MP4 with VLC

VLC media player is a free and open-source program capable of a variety of audio and video playback tasks. It also allows users to convert media files, including WebM to MP4. To convert WebM to MP4 with VLC:

• Download VLC and open VLC.
• Select Media > Convert/Save from the top menu or press Ctrl+R.
• Select the file you would like to convert using the Add button.
• Select the file format you would like to convert it to or select convert (which allows further customization).
• Select the Convert/Save button.
• Select the where you would like the file to be saved.
• Select the option to keep the same file name as the original.
• Select the Start button.

Convert WebM to MP4 with Handbrake

Handbrake is a free, open-source, transcoder that can convert a variety of media files, including WebM to MP4. To convert WebM to MP4 with Handbrake:

• Download Handbrake and open Handbrake.
• Select “Open Source” in the source panel and the WebM file.
• Set the output container to MP4.
• Set the other parameters if desired.
• Select the Start button to begin the conversion.

Convert WebM to MP4 with a Free Online Converter

Several options are available for free online WebM to MP4 converter tools. These tools:

• Allow you to select the WebM file you wish to convert from your computer, a URL, or your Dropbox or Google Drive accounts.
• Allow you to choose the format you wish to convert it to.
• Provide you with a link to the converted file.
• Allow you to upload the converted file to Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud storage solutions.