# How do I open a WebM file?

WebM usually opens in modern browsers and many desktop media players.

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Last modified: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

1. **Open in Subclip first**
Import WebM in [Subclip Home Player](https://subclip.app/home) and continue with edit/transcript/conversion workflows.

2. **Desktop players by OS**
- **Windows:** Edge/Chrome/Firefox, VLC, mpv
- **macOS:** Safari/Chrome/Firefox, IINA, VLC
- **Linux:** Firefox/Chrome, VLC, mpv
- **Chromebook:** Chrome browser player, Android media apps, VLC (Linux)
- **Other OS:** browser-based playback or Kodi/Plex clients

3. **Mobile devices**
- **iOS:** Safari/Chrome (web playback), VLC, Infuse
- **Android:** Chrome, VLC, MX Player
- **Windows phones (legacy):** limited native support; use web or conversion

4. **Convert for max compatibility**
[WebM to MP4](/tools/convert-video-format/webm-to-mp4), [MP4 to WebM](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-webm).

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