MOV vs WEBM
A quick, plain-English comparison of the MOV and WEBM file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| MOV | WEBM | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | video | video |
| Extension | .mov | .webm |
| MIME type | video/quicktime | video/webm |
| Converts to | 31 formats | 31 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between MOV and WEBM
MOV vs WEBM: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between MOV and WEBM?
Apple QuickTime movie container. Open web video container (VP8/VP9/AV1).
Should I use MOV or WEBM?
Both are video formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert MOV to WEBM?
Open the MOV-to-WEBM converter, drop your MOV file in, and download the WEBM. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.