WEBM to HEVC Converter

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CRF sets up a constant compression ratio in a way that every frame gets the number of bits needed to achieve a certain perceptual quality.
Set an output video resolution by selecting one from the predefined set of the most popular resolutions or manually entering a custom resolution.
This option controls the number of frames per second. It changes the playback smoothness only, not the output video duration or video playback speed.

webm

WebM is an open, royalty-free multimedia container format developed by Google and launched at the Google I/O conference in May 2010. The format pairs the Matroska container (a subset of MKV) with VP8 or VP9 video codecs and Vorbis or Opus audio codecs, creating a fully open media stack designed specifically for web use. Google released WebM alongside the VP8 codec under permissive BSD-style licensing, removing patent and royalty barriers that hindered the adoption of H.264 for open web video. The WebM container inherits the efficient binary structure of Matroska while restricting it to web-optimized profiles, ensuring fast parsing and lightweight implementation in browsers. WebM with VP9 achieves compression efficiency competitive with H.264 High Profile and approaching HEVC, making it practical for delivering high-quality video at reduced bandwidth. Major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera support WebM playback natively, and YouTube uses VP9 in WebM as a primary delivery format for much of its content. The format supports features such as alpha channel transparency in video, making it valuable for compositing web graphics and overlays. More recently, WebM has been extended to support AV1 video, continuing its evolution as a vehicle for open codec adoption. The combination of competitive compression, zero licensing costs, and universal browser support makes WebM a cornerstone of royalty-free web multimedia delivery.
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hevc

HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), also designated as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2, is a video compression standard developed jointly by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group and the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group. Approved in January 2013, HEVC was designed as the successor to H.264/AVC with the primary goal of doubling the compression efficiency — achieving equivalent visual quality at roughly half the bit rate. The standard accomplishes this through larger coding tree units of up to 64x64 pixels, more sophisticated motion prediction with 35 directional intra modes, advanced sample adaptive offset filtering, and parallel processing tools including tiles and wavefront parallel processing. HEVC supports resolutions from 320x240 up to 8192x4320 (8K UHD), making it future-proof for emerging display technologies. The codec is widely adopted in broadcasting, where it enables efficient delivery of 4K and HDR content over bandwidth-constrained channels, as well as in video conferencing and surveillance applications. Apple adopted HEVC as the default recording format for iOS devices beginning with iOS 11, dramatically expanding its consumer reach. Despite technical superiority over H.264, a complex and fragmented patent licensing landscape has driven interest in royalty-free alternatives like AV1, though HEVC remains deeply embedded in broadcast infrastructure and consumer electronics worldwide.
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Next-Gen Compression

HEVC squeezes WEBM video into smaller files while maintaining breathtaking visual quality — perfect for archiving or streaming 4K content.

Hardware-Decoded Playback

Modern phones, tablets, and smart TVs decode HEVC in hardware, ensuring smooth playback with minimal battery drain.

Private Conversion

Uploaded WEBM files are removed right after processing, and HEVC output is deleted within 24 hours. Your video stays confidential.

How to convert WEBM to HEVC

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Select or drag&drop WEBM video to convert it to the HEVC format from your computer, iPhone or Android. Moreover, it is possible to choose it from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.

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Now your video is uploaded and you can start the WEBM to HEVC conversion. If it is needed, change the output format to one of the 37 video formats supported. After that, you can add more videos for batch conversion.

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If you want, you can customize such settings as resolution, quality, aspect ratio and others by clicking the gear icon. Apply them to all the video files if necessary and click the button "Convert" to process.

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Once your video is converted and edited, you can download it to your Mac, PC or another device. If necessary, save the file to your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

About formats

WebM is an open, royalty-free multimedia container format developed by Google and launched at the Google I/O conference in May 2010. The format pairs the Matroska container (a subset of MKV) with VP8 or VP9 video codecs and Vorbis or Opus audio codecs, creating a fully open media stack designed specifically for web use. Google released WebM alongside the VP8 codec under permissive BSD-style licensing, removing patent and royalty barriers that hindered the adoption of H.264 for open web video. The WebM container inherits the efficient binary structure of Matroska while restricting it to web-optimized profiles, ensuring fast parsing and lightweight implementation in browsers. WebM with VP9 achieves compression efficiency competitive with H.264 High Profile and approaching HEVC, making it practical for delivering high-quality video at reduced bandwidth. Major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera support WebM playback natively, and YouTube uses VP9 in WebM as a primary delivery format for much of its content. The format supports features such as alpha channel transparency in video, making it valuable for compositing web graphics and overlays. More recently, WebM has been extended to support AV1 video, continuing its evolution as a vehicle for open codec adoption. The combination of competitive compression, zero licensing costs, and universal browser support makes WebM a cornerstone of royalty-free web multimedia delivery.
Developer: Google
Initial release: May 19, 2010
HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), also designated as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2, is a video compression standard developed jointly by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group and the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group. Approved in January 2013, HEVC was designed as the successor to H.264/AVC with the primary goal of doubling the compression efficiency — achieving equivalent visual quality at roughly half the bit rate. The standard accomplishes this through larger coding tree units of up to 64x64 pixels, more sophisticated motion prediction with 35 directional intra modes, advanced sample adaptive offset filtering, and parallel processing tools including tiles and wavefront parallel processing. HEVC supports resolutions from 320x240 up to 8192x4320 (8K UHD), making it future-proof for emerging display technologies. The codec is widely adopted in broadcasting, where it enables efficient delivery of 4K and HDR content over bandwidth-constrained channels, as well as in video conferencing and surveillance applications. Apple adopted HEVC as the default recording format for iOS devices beginning with iOS 11, dramatically expanding its consumer reach. Despite technical superiority over H.264, a complex and fragmented patent licensing landscape has driven interest in royalty-free alternatives like AV1, though HEVC remains deeply embedded in broadcast infrastructure and consumer electronics worldwide.
Initial release: January 25, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WEBM to HEVC?

HEVC (H.265) delivers the same visual quality as VP9 at even smaller file sizes, and is natively supported by iPhones, 4K TVs, and streaming platforms.

What plays HEVC video?

Most modern devices — iPhones, Android phones, 4K smart TVs, and apps like VLC — support HEVC. Windows 10/11 can play it with the HEVC extension.

Is HEVC better than VP9?

Both codecs offer similar quality. HEVC has broader hardware decoding support on consumer devices, while VP9 dominates web browsers.

Will the conversion preserve 4K resolution?

Absolutely — you can maintain the original resolution or downscale. HEVC excels at 4K, producing stunning video at remarkably compact file sizes.

How long does encoding take?

HEVC encoding is computationally intensive, but our cloud servers are built for it. Expect most conversions to finish within several minutes.

WEBM to HEVC Quality Rating

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