WEBM file format
| Extension | .webm |
| Category | video |
| Programs | Google Chrome Opera QuickTime |
| Main program | Mozilla Firefox |
| Description | The WEBM royalty-free extension, a collaborative effort among various online technology companies, including Google, is a significant innovation in the digital world. This open-source software, specifically designed for streaming online video content, improves the user experience by providing a smoother, more responsive viewing experience. |
| Technical details | The open-source WEBM video format's encoding and decoding are readily handled using Google's ffvp8 software or libvpx from their software library. Android devices running version 2.3 (Gingerbread) and later support the encoding, decoding, and playback of WEBM media files, enhancing their functionality and versatility. |
| MIME type | video/webm audio/webm |