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WEBM is a multimedia file format designed for web use, primarily for streaming video and audio. It was introduced by Google in 2010 as an open, royalty-free alternative to other formats like MP4. This format is widely supported by modern web browsers, facilitating smooth playback without additional plugins. Interestingly, WEBM is based on the Matroska container format, which allows it to handle various codecs flexibly.
A WEBM file uses the Matroska container, supporting VP8/VP9 video codecs and Vorbis/Opus audio codecs. The format is specifically optimized for HTML5 video elements, ensuring native browser compatibility without needing extra software. WEBM files use lossy compression techniques to balance quality and size efficiently, making them ideal for online streaming. The open nature of WEBM encourages widespread adoption and continuous development by the open-source community.
WEBM files are commonly used for embedding videos on websites due to their efficient compression and high-quality playback. They support VP8 and VP9 video codecs along with Vorbis and Opus audio codecs, which help reduce file sizes while maintaining clarity. This format enables faster loading times and less bandwidth usage, making it popular for streaming platforms. Notably, YouTube adopted WEBM early on to optimize video delivery across devices.
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