WebM
Open video format
WebM is a video file format designed for web use, offering efficient compression and playback without licensing fees.
It typically contains VP8 or VP9 video with Vorbis or Opus audio.
WebM files are widely supported by browsers and platforms: The site only accepts uploads in MP4 or WebM format.
Thing for storing items
- file extensionFilename's type-identifying suffix
- VP9German polymer-frame pistol
- audio trackRecorded sound portion
- subtitleSecondary title text
metadata · tags · chapters · multiplexing · media player · playback · embed · HTML5
Formal decision or determination
- frame rateDisplay refresh frequency
- pixelsDisplay's smallest points
- aspect ratioWidth-height relationship of images
- VP9German polymer-frame pistol
bitrate · quality · color space · interlacing · progressive · 4K · 1080p · 720p
Data compression algorithm
- encodingConverting data to format
- transcodingMedia format conversion process
- bitrateData transfer speed
- lossySacrificing fidelity for size
lossless · algorithm · file size · optimization · quality · artifacts · bandwidth · efficiency
Web access program
- HTML5Web content structuring language
- FirefoxMozilla's web navigator
- OperaSung dramatic theatrical form
- cross-platformWorks on multiple systems
embed · YouTube · Vimeo · fallback · compatibility · responsive · autoplay
container
Thing for storing items
- file extensionFilename's type-identifying suffix
- VP9German polymer-frame pistol
- audio trackRecorded sound portion
subtitle · metadata · tags · chapters · multiplexing · media player · playback · embed · HTML5 · MKV
resolution
Formal decision or determination
- frame rateDisplay refresh frequency
- pixelsDisplay's smallest points
- aspect ratioWidth-height relationship of images
VP9 · bitrate · quality · color space · interlacing · progressive · 4K · 1080p · 720p · animation
codec
Data compression algorithm
- encodingConverting data to format
- transcodingMedia format conversion process
- bitrateData transfer speed
lossy · lossless · algorithm · file size · optimization · quality · artifacts · bandwidth · efficiency · keyframe
browser
Web access program
- HTML5Web content structuring language
- FirefoxMozilla's web navigator
- OperaSung dramatic theatrical form
cross-platform · embed · YouTube · Vimeo · fallback · compatibility · responsive · autoplay
buffering
Temporary data accumulation
- CDNDistributed web delivery infrastructure
- latencyDelay in system response
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
livestream · broadcast · YouTube · Twitch · transmission · bandwidth · embed · seeking · preload
- the webWorldwide digital network
- web pageSingle internet document
- spider webSilk structure catching insects
- web conferencingRemote online meeting technology
- web addressInternet page identifier
- web of liesInterconnected deceptions forming structure