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Safari for Mac to Support WebM Video Playback 11 Years After Its Launch

Safari features support for WebM video playback in the second beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta , indicating that Apple's browser will finally support the format after failing to do so for almost 11 years.

The added functionality, first spotted by The 8-Bit , allows users to play WebM videos in Safari for the first time.

WebM is a video format designed to be a royalty-free alternative to the H.264 codec used in the MP4 format. WebM allows video files to remain small without sacrificing quality excessively, and can be played with little processing power, making it ideal for webpages and browsers.

WebM was launched by Google in 2010 , but has never been supported in Safari. This meant that Safari users have been forced to download WebM content and play it in a compatible media player, or simply use another browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Today, WebM is among the more niche video formats, primarily being used on sites such as imageboards and forums. It is also often chosen for its support for transparent video playback.

In 2010, Steve Jobs implied that WebM was "a mess" and "not ready for primetime." It is unclear why Apple has finally deemed WebM a format worth supporting 11 years after its launch, but it may be partially due to the fact that Apple officially backs the H.264 codec.

WebM also has a sister project called WebP for images. Last year, Apple added support for WebP in Safari 14, so the company's approach to more niche media formats appears to be softening. WebM support still appears to be unavailable on iOS, but in light of these developments it would be unsurprising if Apple's WebKit engine added support for it too in due course.

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How to view WebM video on your iPhone or iPad

Google's WebM video file format has become nichely popular in the years since its debut. As a royalty-free alternative to H.264 standard, it's used for high-quality-but-low-bandwidth videos on sites like YouTube , Reddit , 4chan , and the like. I'm not going to get into the reasons why people might prefer WebMs to gifs, MP4s, MKVs, or FLVs; frankly, I see it as a personal/site-specific preference. But here's the thing: those people who desperately want to view WebMs on their iPhone? They run into a bit of a snag when using a mobile web browser.

Because Apple's QuickTime player codec doesn't support WebM. That means no WebM videos in Safari, no WebM videos in Chrome (which uses the same WebKit-based rendering engine on iOS), no WebM videos in any third-party browser or any app integrating a web view.

But don't woe over WebM just yet: There's a third-party app to save you from your troubles.

As long as you know the URL of your WebM video, you can open it in or download it in PentaLoop's free PlayerXtreme HD . It reminds me a lot of VLC for an iOS device: The app claims to be able to play a veritable cornucopia of different video formats, including .mkv, .vob, .wmv, and yes — WebM.

I didn't thoroughly test the PlayerXtreme HD's competency in all of these formats, but it certainly played .webm videos back with little trouble. All you have to do is follow these steps:

• Find the WebM video you want to view and open its URL in a new tab.
• Tap the "Open In" link in the Safari window.
• Select Open in PlayerXtreme .

• Enjoy your WebM video!

That's all there is to it. (You can alternatively directly paste a URL into PlayerXtreme, but that requires a $3 in-app purchase to unlock its pro features.) Hopefully this tip helps those of you looking to watch some WebMs; if you have a different or better way, drop it in the comments!

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Apple today released the fifth beta of iOS 15 to developers . As we get closer to the final release next month, the update brought only a few minor changes to the operating system. However, one interesting detail about the latest iOS 15 beta is that it adds support for the WebM audio codec to Safari.

The feature is considered experimental and can be enabled or disabled by going to Safari’s advanced settings. 9to5Mac was able to confirm through the iOS 15 beta 5 internal code that this option should come enabled by default from now on.

The WebM audio codec is part of the open media file format created by Google in 2010, which also includes the WebM video codec and WebP image extension. Apple has never been interested in adopting the WebP and WebM formats in the past, as Steve Jobs once said that Google’s codecs were “a mess.”

The company has finally added support for WebP images to Safari with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur. Another update to Safari 14 on macOS also added support for the WebM video codec , but this was never added to the iOS version of Safari. Now, with the WebM audio codec available in iOS, it’s probably only a matter of time before Apple adds WebM video support to its mobile operating system.

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How to play WebM files on your iPhone using a free third-party app

• You can play WebM files on your iPhone using the free PlayerXtreme app. 
• WebM files are commonly supported for web videos in places like YouTube , but your iPhone's media player won't be able to play WebM files directly — you'll need a third-party app for that. 
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Our devices are constantly trying to funnel us to their proprietary media playing services. But in a world of myriad formats, your media player may not fill all your needs. 

For playing the WebM format, an open media file type that was designed for web use, the PlayerXtreme app for an iPhone is ideal, boasting a user-friendly interface and a free version to download. 

Here's how to get started using the app so you can start playing your WebM files on an iPhone . 

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1. Open the App Store.

2. Search "PlayerXtreme."

3. Click on "PlayerXtreme Media Player." There is a free version with in-app purchases and a Pro version for $6.99. Download the free version.

4. Once installed, open the PlayerXtreme app.

5. Go to "Network," in the bottom right corner. 

6. Upload your files from the options provided, including from a Mac or PC, via USB cable, or from the internet.

7. Your uploaded WebM files will now be available to play in the app's Library, which is accessible via the bottom left tab in the app.

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This wikiHow will show you how to play files with the WEBM file extension. A WEBM file is most likely a compressed video file found online. Since WebM is such a popular video format online, many programs will open it, like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and VLC Media Player.

• You cannot use Safari.

• If you don't have VLC, you can download it for free from https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html (for Windows computers) or https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html (for Macs).

• You can also drag and drop your file into the VLC application window.

• Click the stop icon stop playback.

• If you don't have VLC, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store or App Store offered by the developer "Videolabs" or "VideoLAN." The app is titled "VLC for Android" in the Google Play Store and "VLC for Mobile" in the App Store.
• If this is your first time using VLC, you'll go through a tutorial before you can begin.

• Tap ☰ and Directories . You’ll see folders for your internal storage and folders where video files are typically found. Tapping on your video will start playback.

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Here are the top 9 free WebM players to solve WebM not playing, and you can play your WebM without conversion. Only a WebM player can help you solve all problems.

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To start with, let’s figure out some common questions about WebM format.

• What is a WebM file?

WebM is an open and royalty-free audiovisual media format designed for HTML5 video and audio elements on the web. The file extension is .webm. WebM files are widely used for delivering online videos because of the HTML video tag.

• How do I play a WebM video?

There are two main solutions for WebM not playing. You can play WebM videos with the WebM file player software directly. Otherwise, you need to convert WebM file to MP4 or other playable formats with a WebM converter.

• What browsers support WebM?

The WebM file format is used on HTML5 websites for video streaming. Thus, WebM files are supported by fully updated web browsers which start from Google Chrome v6, Mozilla Firefox 4, Internet Explorer 9, Safari 3.1, Opera 10.60 and more. Before opening WebM files, you need to upgrade browsers to the latest version.

Part 1. Best Way to Solve WebM Not Playing on Windows and Mac

Part 2. top 8 webm player alternatives to play webm video files directly, part 3. faqs of best free webm player reviews.

Blu-ray Master Free Blu-ray Player is a standalone media player that supports almost all video and audio formats. There is no need to download codec packs or plugins for WebM playback. The best free WebM player can play all files with .webm extension in high image quality. What’s more, you can play WebM files offline with customizable screen sizes and visual effects.

The clean and intuitive interface is friendly to both beginners and experts. You can play a WebM file smoothly and capture video images in clicks. It is 100% clean and free to run this WebM video player.

Main Features of Free WebM Player

• Play WebM files with full, half, normal or double screen size.
• Take a snapshot in the streaming WebM video file.
• Select the video track, soundtrack, video effects, audio channel, audio device and more options for WebM video playback.
• Fully compatible with over 200 video (WMV, RMVB , MP4, M4V , WMV , MXF, FLV , SWF , AVI , MPEG , etc.) and audio formats, as well as most Blu-ray/DVD discs.
• Support the most advanced kernel and newest playing technology.
• The free WebM player works with Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS X 10.5 or above.

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How to Play WebM Videos with the Best WebM File Player

Step 1. Download, install and launch the free WebM player on PC. Click “Open File” to add WebM video files.

Step 2. Click “Play” to play WebM files on Windows 10. You can also pause, resume and stop WebM playing with buttons below.

Step 3. Adjust video and audio effects from the “Audio” or “Video” drop-down menus on the top. For instance, you can choose “Full Screen” from the “Video” list to play WebM video files in full screen mode.

Step 4. Choose “Effects” from “Tools” on the top toolbar. Here you can adjust hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gamma. In addition, you can take a screenshot in one click.

You can also get other video players to play videos in WebM file format for free. Here’re top rated WebM files players for multiplatform. You can read and get your best WebM player for iOS, Android, Mac and PC.

Can Android Play WebM?

According to Android Developers, WebM is the built-in media support format on Android OS. WebM with VP8 codec is running in Android 4.0 and above, while WebM with VP9 codec is in Android 4.4 and above. So, Android phone can play Webm files.

How to play WebM files in Windows Media Player?

Windows Media Player does not support WebM codec. For playing the WebM files in Windows Media Player, you should convert WebM to Windows Media Player supported MP4, WMV, MOV, and more formats. Step 1. Run Any MP4 Video Converter Ultimate on Windows computer. Step 2. Click Add File to load one or more WebM files. Step 3. Select MP4, WMV, or other Windows Media Player supported formats from the drop-down list of Profile. Step 4. Click Convert to start converting WebM to MP4 , MOV, WMV. Etc.

Can VLC play 4K WebM files?

VLC can play 4K files, but it does not support WebM files playback. You can find a 4K WebM player like the VLC alternative. Free Blu-ray Player is the 4K WebM player, which can play all 4K video formats in MP4, MKV, AVI, WebM, TS, and FLV.

Wrapping up

You can play offline WebM videos with any WebM player mentioned above. All those WebM file players are free to use. Furthermore, you can even stream WebM files to TV with larger screen. If you want to get an ultimate solution for WebM playback, you should not miss Free Blu-ray Player. The program can bring you the excellent visual experience with the outstanding playing effect.

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WebM video format

Multimedia format designed to provide a royalty-free, high-quality open video compression format for use with HTML5 video. WebM supports the video codec VP8 and VP9.

• ❌ 4 - 5 : Not supported
• ◐ 6 - 24 : Partial support
• ✅ 25 - 128 : Supported
• ✅ 129 : Supported
• ✅ 130 - 132 : Supported
• ❌ 12 - 13 : Not supported (but has polyfill available)
• ◐ 14 - 18 : Partial support
• ✅ 79 - 127 : Supported
• ✅ 128 : Supported
• ❌ 3.1 : Not supported
• ❌ 3.2 - 5.1 : Not supported (but has polyfill available)
• ❌ 6 - 12 : Not supported (but has polyfill available)
• ◐ 12.1 - 13.1 : Partial support
• ◐ 14 : Partial support
• ◐ 14.1 - 15.6 : Partial support
• ✅ 16.0 - 17.6 : Supported
• ✅ 18.0 : Supported
• ✅ 18.1 - TP : Supported
• ❌ 2 - 3.6 : Not supported
• ◐ 4 - 27 : Partial support
• ✅ 28 - 129 : Supported
• ✅ 130 : Supported
• ✅ 131 - 133 : Supported
• ❌ 9 - 10.5 : Not supported
• ◐ 10.6 - 15 : Partial support
• ✅ 16 - 110 : Supported
• ✅ 111 : Supported
• ❌ 5.5 - 8 : Not supported
• ❌ 9 - 10 : Not supported (but has polyfill available)
• ❌ 11 : Not supported (but has polyfill available)

Chrome for Android

Safari on ios.

• ❌ 3.2 - 12.1 : Not supported
• ◐ 12.2 - 13.7 : Partial support
• ◐ 14 - 17.3 : Partial support
• ✅ 17.4 - 17.6 : Supported
• ✅ 18.1 : Supported

Samsung Internet

• ◐ 4 : Partial support
• ✅ 5 - 24 : Supported
• ✅ 25 : Supported
• ❌ all : Not supported

Opera Mobile

• ❌ 10 - 12.1 : Not supported
• ✅ 80 : Supported

UC Browser for Android

• ✅ 15.5 : Supported

Android Browser

• ❌ 2.1 - 2.2 : Not supported
• ◐ 2.3 - 4.4.4 : Partial support

Firefox for Android

• ✅ 127 : Supported
• ✅ 14.9 : Supported

Baidu Browser

• ✅ 13.52 : Supported

KaiOS Browser

• ✅ 2.5 : Supported
• ✅ 3 : Supported

WebM Player – Play WebM on iPhone/Android/Windows/Mac

What is webm.

WebM, as an open and free video format used on websites, becomes more and more popular. It is one alternative to H.264 standard for high-quality and big advantage on encoding under the same code rate. However, WebM file has a bad performance on mobile devices. Many web browsers don't support play WebM and some apps take up large CPU when playing WebM.

So, how to play WebM on your iPhone/Android? Here we will list some WebM players for you to play it on mobiles. In addition, if you want to learn how to play WebM on Windows 10/8/7 and Mac, you can also check the following article to find the answers.

How to Directly Play WebM with WebM Player

How to play webm on chrome/safari and other browsers, webm player on iphone, webm player on android, webm player on windows 10/8/7, webm player on mac.

We all know that Firefox and Opera support WebM playing, but for Chrome 6 before, WebM cannot be played though it can be watched in Chromium , the open-source project behind Chrome. Moreover, due to Mac QuickTime Player codec doesn't support WebM, so Safari couldn't open WebM, either.

Here you need a Webm codec to play WebM on Chrome/Safari and other browsers.

◆ For Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc. browsers, you can use the standard HTML5 tag, and you can just search the tag example on the Internet.

◆ Besides above web browsers, if you want to play WebM on Linux system, you can use FFmpeg .

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We queried your browser about WebM support. First we checked whether the browser supports the canPlayType property on an HTML5 video element.

If canPlayType is supported, we next ask if your browser believes it can play the WebM format. HTML5-compliant browsers must respond with one of three answers: probably (which we take to be Yes ), maybe (which we also take to be Yes ), or an empty string (which we take to be No ). For No , the video player will most likely be broken, and you'll see a sad emoticon. For probably or maybe , the player should work and you'll see a smiley emoticon.

Shouldn't you serve me some other kind of video if WebM can't play in my browser?

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I can't get Internet Explorer 9 to play the WebM videos I'm serving. My HTML5 is correct, and I can download the video. What could be wrong?

Ensure that your webserver responds to WebM file requests with the MIME type video/webm . Serving an incorrect MIME type causes IE9 to switch out of HTML5 rendering mode. A 200 response (OK) alone is not enough.

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New treatment helps southern white rhinoceros recover from broken leg at Knowsley Safari park

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• Thursday 19 September 2024 at 5:32pm

A new veterinary treatment has helped a southern white rhinoceros at Knowsley Safari Park recover from broken leg.

Amara began limping on her right-front leg earlier this year after radiographs confirmed the rhino had had a fractured ulna.

She was given pain relief, rest and had continued to be assessed.

A team of more than 10 vets – including specialist surgeons and anaesthetists, nurses, and animal keepers, as well as support staff – carried out the procedure for the rhino.

They also brought in specialist equine surgeons from the University of Liverpool to help with the diagnosis and carry out the procedure.

After searching, the team found there were no records or documentation existing worldwide for a rhino with this type of leg injury.

The team used their expertise in treating horses and applied it to Amara.

They performed a lengthy operation with Amara under anaesthesia in her enclosure, including key-hole surgery of Amara’s wrist.

Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery at the University of Liverpool, Dr David Stack, said: “Amara’s operation is unlike anything we’ve experienced previously.

“We knew we could position the camera inside her joint, but due to the unprecedented nature of the procedure, we didn’t know how much room we would have to operate, or how much of the affected area we would be able to see.” Amara wore a full limb cast to support her leg post-operation and stayed in her enclosure to minimise movement.

Knowsley Safari’s animal keepers provided a comfortable space by keeping her with mum Meru, covered the floor of her stall in rubber mats and straw, and provided plenty of mud. Eventually, Amara was on her feet again and able to enjoy life outdoors once more, graduating from a small paddock and to the open space of the park’s Safari Drive.

The surgical team injected Amara’s affected joint with platelet rich plasma, a solution derived from Amara’s own blood, to help with Amara’s ongoing healing

Dr Stack added: “We were unsure if the cast would be strong enough and how Amara would cope with such a restriction on her limb.

“We hoped that she would accept it and that she would be able to move around, get down and, importantly, back up again but this was unchartered water. "Treating Amara has been a truly ground-breaking veterinary journey incorporating many firsts which we will now document should another animal team encounter similar scenarios in the future, though we very much hope the notes are never needed.”