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Convert video to WebM

Turn MP4, MOV and other videos into WebM files for the web and for sharing.

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Privacy

Processed entirely on your device

Your file never leaves your device.

About Convert video to WebM

Convert to WebM turns MP4, MOV and other videos into WebM, the open format every browser plays without extra software, often at a smaller size than MP4 for the same quality. It takes files up to 5 GB and runs in your browser on your own device; nothing is uploaded.

  • Background video on a website
  • Smaller video for a blog
  • Open-format archive

How to convert video to WebM

  1. Drop the video

    One or many.

  2. Set quality and size

    Keep the resolution or pick a smaller one; set the quality.

  3. Export the WebM

    Save it, or a zip for a batch.

Why your file never leaves your device

Most online tools upload your file to a server, work on it there, and keep a copy for a while. Thryve Media does the work inside your browser instead, with code that runs on your own device, so there is no upload, no copy on a server and nothing to delete afterwards. Close the tab and the file is gone from memory. It also means the tools keep working on a slow connection once the page has loaded.

Questions, answered

When should I use WebM instead of MP4?
For the web. Browsers play it without plugins and it is usually smaller. For messaging apps and video editors, MP4 is safer.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The file is opened and processed inside your browser tab, on your own device, and the result is saved straight back to it. Thryve has no server that receives files.
Is it free?
Yes. This page gives 10 free exports every rolling 30 days, with no account. Thryve Pro, $9.99 once with no subscription, removes the limit on every Thryve PDF, Photo, Media and Invoice page.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Drop a file and start. An account is only needed to buy Thryve Pro, so the licence can follow you between devices.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox on Android and iPhone, as well as on Windows, Mac and Linux. Since the work happens on the device, a large file takes longer on a phone than on a laptop.

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