WebM is the open-source container designed for web video. AV1-in-WebM is supported natively by Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera — without plugins or licenses. Converting your MP4 to WebM with AV1 gives you the best compression ratio available in a browser-native format.

Free MP4 to WebM Converter Online

Convert MP4 to WebM (AV1) for web streaming — royalty-free, smaller files, native browser support.

Create a free account to claim 1000 tokens — enough for about 1000 minutes of 1080p H.264/H.265 or roughly 200 minutes of 1080p AV1 encoding.
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Max file size: 200 MB · Max duration: 300s
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert MP4 to WebM (AV1) online?

Upload your MP4 file using the tool above, make sure the output codec is set to AV1 and the container to WEBM, then click Convert. No software installation required — encoding runs on our GPU servers.

Is the MP4 to WebM (AV1) converter free?

Yes. No sign-up is required for the free tool. You get up to 720p output and files up to 200 MB. Create a free account to unlock 1080p, larger files, and 1,000 free encoding minutes.

How long does it take to convert MP4 to WebM (AV1)?

Encoding speed depends on file length and selected resolution. Most short clips (under 5 minutes) finish in under 60 seconds on our GPU infrastructure.

What is the difference between MP4 and WebM (AV1)?

AV1 is a modern video codec with significantly better compression than H.264 and H.265, reducing file size by 30–50% at the same quality. Converting to WebM (AV1) is ideal for web streaming, archiving, and platforms like YouTube that support AV1 delivery.

Will audio be preserved when I convert MP4 to WebM (AV1)?

Yes. By default the tool re-encodes audio to AAC at 192 kbps for MP4/MKV/MOV, or Opus at 128 kbps for WebM. You can also choose to copy the original audio stream unchanged or strip it entirely using the Audio selector.