Open WEBM file

WEBM files: what are they and how do I open them?

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WebM video in Matroska format

WebM extension files are video files that use the Matroska specific WebM format.

Further details:

WebM is a video file format developed by Google. It is primarily intended to offer a royalty-free alternative to use in the HTML5 video and the HTML5 audio elements.

It has a sister project WebP for images. The development of the format is sponsored by Google, and the corresponding software is distributed under a BSD license. The WebM container is based on a profile of Matroska. WebM initially supported VP8 video and Vorbis audio streams. In 2013, it was updated to accommodate VP9 video and Opus audio.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.webm" has the file extension "webm". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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