3 Ways to Convert MP4 Video to WebM on Windows/Mac/iPhone/Android

Why you need to convert MP4 to WebM? Actually, WebM is a video format sponsored by Google and designed for web. WebM is also one of the video standard supported in HTML5. If you want to upload videos for internet streaming, you need to convert video from MP4 to WebM format. Though MP4 is popular among portable devices, you still need to convert MP4 video to WebM to upload video to YouTube and more video-sharing sites.

If you are looking for the best way to convert MP4 to WebM, you just come to the right place. Here're 3 different solutions to convert MP4 video to WebM on your phone or computer. No matter how many MP4 files you need to convert, or how large your MP4 video file is, you can convert MP4 to WebM successfully. Let's read together to figure out the best MP4 to WebM conversion.

Part 1: Fastest Way to Convert MP4 to WebM

Since there are many MP4 to WebM converter software in the market, what makes Tipard Video Converter Ultimate the best WebM video converter? Well, its superfast speed, high quality output and powerful video editing tools help a lot. The 60x faster speed allows users to convert large MP4 video to WebM in a short time. Of course, you can batch convert MP4 files to WebM offline quickly. Moreover, you can convert MP4 video to WebM format with full quality. It is also supported to change the profile setting based on your need.

Furthermore, Tipard Video Converter Ultimate is more than a simple MP4 to WebM converter software, you can crop, clip, rotate, merge, watermark, filter and apply more video effects before the MP4 to WebM video conversion. The real-time preview window can show you all changes immediately. All in all, here're the main features of the MP4 to WebM video converter.

1. Convert MP4 to WebM video files at 60 faster speed.

2. Trim, crop, rotate, flip, add watermark, compress and filter your MP4 video.

3. Support MP4 to WebM batch conversion.

4. Adjust video quality/encoder/resolution/bitrate and audio encoder/channel/sample rate/bitrate.

5. Share the converted WebM video to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more directly.

Step 1: Free download, install and launch Tipard Video Converter Ultimate. Click the huge + icon to add MP4 videos into the MP4 to WebM video converter software.

Step 2: Click the Format icon next to your MP4 video file. Scroll down and select WebM in the Video tab. Choose one profile to convert MP4 to WebM video. You can click Settings to customize the output video and audio settings.

Step 3: Click the Magic Wand or Scissors icon to access video editing tools. You can use the video editor to apply video effects before converting to WebM.

Step 4: After all customizations, you can click Convert All to convert MP4 videos to WebM in batch quickly. Later, you can head to the Converted tab to manage and share WebM files.

Part 2: How to Convert MP4 to WebM Online for Free

If you want to convert one or two MP4 video to WebM, you can use an online WebM video converter as well. Be aware that there is the maximum file size limit. You need to check whether the file size of your MP4 video first. Later, you can convert MP4 to WebM online for free. It may take a lot of time if your Internet connection is poor. So you need to be patient to wait until the online MP4 to WebM conversion finishes.

Step 1: Open a MP4 to WebM online converter. For instance, you can visit Zamzar MP4 to WebM converter online.

Step 2: Click Add Files to import your MP4 video. You can up no more than 10 MP4 file up to 150MB.

Step 3: Set WebM as the output video format.

Step 4: Click Convert Now to convert MP4 to WebM for free online.

Part 3: How to Convert MP4 to WebM with Free WebM Converter

To convert large MP4 video to WebM format, you can use MP4 to WebM converter freeware as well, such as VLC Media Player, HandBrake, Freemake Video Converter and more. This article will take VLC Media Player as an example. You can free convert MP4 video to WebM on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android.

Step 1: Run VLC Media Player. Choose Convert/Save from the Media drop-down list.

Step 2: Click Add to upload MP4 video to VLC. Then choose Convert from the Convert/Save list near the bottom.

Step 3: Click Browse to set the destination folder. Later, click Save to continue the MP4 to WebM video conversion.

Step 4: In the Convert window, select WebM from the Profile list.

Step 5: Click Start to convert WebM from MP4 with VLC for free.

Part 4: Which Is the Best Way to Convert MP4 to WebM Format

If you want to get the direct comparison of above MP4 to WebM video converters, you can check the following table. Thus, you can find out the best MP4 to WebM converter you really need.

Main features for MP4 to WebM conversion	Tipard Video Converter Ultimate	Zamzar	VLC Media Player
Platform	Windows, Mac	All browsers	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Video conversion speed	60x faster speed	Slow	General
Output video quality	Excellent	Poor	Good
Video editing tools	√ (Rotate, flip, crop, trim, watermark, text, etc.)	x	√ (Cut, merge, rotate)
Unlimited file size	√	x	√
Intuitive interface	√	√	x

For Windows and Mac users, it is recommended to convert MP4 to WebM videos with Tipard Video Converter Ultimate. You can get the fastest speed, highest output quality and powerful video editing tools. Thus, you can save a lot of time by batch converting MP4 videos to WebM with Tipard VCU. While VLC Media Player is more like a media player instead of video converter. Though VLC is a free MP4 to WebM converter, it is not easy for beginners to convert videos from MP4 to WebM format. As for Zamzar and other online WebM video converters, you can convert MP4 to WebM in small file sizes only.

Bonus Tips: MP4 VS WebM

Want to get more information of MP4 and WebM formats? You can get the extended knowledge of similarities and differences from the following table.

Video format	MP4	WebM
File extension	.mp4	.webm
Developed by	Moving Picture Experts Group	Google
Released date	1999	2010
Video codecs	H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC/MPEG-H Part 2/H.265, MPEG-2 Part 2, MPEG-4 ASP, H.263, VC-1, Dirac, etc.	VP8, VP9, AV1
Audio codecs	MPEG-2/4 (HE)-AAC, MPEG-1/2 Layers I, II, III (MP3), AC-3, Apple Lossless, ALS, SLS, etc.	Vorbis, Opus
Pros	1. Compress video to smaller file size the pretty good quality. 2. Fully compatible with Android and iOS devices.	WebM files are more accessible on YouTube and other online video sites. It is a web-friendly format.
Cons	It is time consuming to stream online videos due to pre-buffering.	WebM video files cannot be played by many mobie players and devices.
Associated programs	Windows Media Player Apple iTunes VLC Media Player QuickTime	All browsers with HTML5 support

Conclusion

All in all, you can convert MP4 to WebM on all devices and platforms with the above solutions. If you have no idea which MP4 to WebM video converter to choose, you can free download Tipard Video Converter Ultimate to have a try. The software is safe, clean and easy to use. You can convert large MP4 files to WebM format in batch quickly and easily.