Convert MOV to WEBM
Free, fast and secure — convert MOV to WEBM right in your browser.
Convert MOV to WEBM for wider compatibility
Converting MOV to WEBM gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MOV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MOV to WEBM
- 1 Drop your MOV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WEBM automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WEBM file instantly.
MOV vs WEBM
| Feature | MOV | WEBM |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/quicktime | video/webm |
| Best for | Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format. | Embedding fast-loading video on websites and web apps. |
About the formats
QuickTime movie
MOV is Apple’s QuickTime container, common straight off iPhones and Macs. It preserves high quality and is excellent for editing, though files run larger than MP4.
Strengths
- High quality, edit-friendly
- Native to Apple devices
- Supports multiple tracks and metadata
Limitations
- Large files
- Less universal than MP4
- Can need conversion for Windows/web
Best for: Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format.
WebM video
WebM is an open, royalty-free format built for the web. It streams efficiently in modern browsers and supports transparency, making it a favourite for HTML5 video.
Strengths
- Optimised for web streaming
- Open and royalty-free
- Supports alpha transparency
Limitations
- Limited support outside browsers
- Not ideal for editing
- Less common on mobile apps
Best for: Embedding fast-loading video on websites and web apps.