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WebM
An open media container format used for web video and audio.
In everyday use
A browser plays a video supplied as a WebM file.
What to keep in mind
Container support and codec support are separate checks.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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