Video Converter
Convert videos between MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI formats. Optimize for web, mobile, or archival.
1. Select Your Video
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Supported formats: MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV
Maximum file size: 500MB
Videos over 50MB are processed on our secure servers. Smaller videos can be processed in your browser with the appropriate tools.
Complete Video Format & Codec Guide
Understand video formats, codecs, and optimization for different platforms.
Container Formats (Wrappers)
- MP4 - Universal standard, all devices, best compatibility
- WebM - Open source, optimized for web, smaller files
- MOV - Apple QuickTime, Mac/iOS native, large files
- AVI - Older Windows format, legacy support, larger files
- MKV - Advanced container, multiple tracks, flexible
Video Codecs (Compression)
- H.264 - Industry standard, compatibility, good compression
- H.265 (HEVC) - Modern, 40% better compression, slower encoding
- VP8/VP9 - Open source, web optimized, royalty-free
- AV1 - Next generation, best compression, limited support
Video Optimization for Different Platforms
YouTube Optimization
- Format: MP4 (H.264)
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p) recommended
- Frame rate: 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
- Bitrate: 2.5-10 Mbps (1080p)
- Audio: 192 kbps AAC
Web Streaming Optimization
- Format: MP4 with H.264 or WebM
- Resolution: Multiple (720p, 1080p)
- Bitrate: Adaptive (1-5 Mbps range)
- Frame rate: 24 or 30 fps
- Audio: 128-192 kbps
Social Media (TikTok, Instagram)
- Format: MP4 (H.264)
- Resolution: 1080x1920 (vertical)
- Frame rate: 30 fps
- Max duration: 15-60 seconds
- Audio: 128 kbps AAC
Mobile Devices
- Format: MP4 (H.264)
- Resolution: 1280x720 or lower
- Bitrate: 2-4 Mbps (for 720p)
- Frame rate: 24-30 fps
- Optimize for battery/data
Video Conversion FAQ
What's the best video format for YouTube?▼
YouTube prefers MP4 with H.264 codec. Use 1920x1080 resolution at 24-60 fps. Bitrate should be 2.5-10 Mbps for 1080p. AAC audio at 192 kbps is recommended. YouTube will re-encode anyway, so standard specs are fine.
How do I convert MP4 to WebM for web use?▼
Upload your MP4 file, select WebM as output format, choose your desired quality/bitrate settings. WebM offers 25-30% better compression than MP4. Perfect for website video players. Use alongside MP4 with fallbacks for older browsers.
Can I extract audio from video (MP4 to MP3)?▼
Yes! Use our audio converter to extract MP3 from MP4 files. Select your video file, choose MP3 as output, adjust bitrate (128-320 kbps recommended), and convert. Perfect for podcasts and music.
How much can I compress a video?▼
Compression depends on source quality and target use. For web, 2-5 Mbps achieves good quality. For archival, use higher bitrate. H.265 achieves 40% better compression than H.264. Balance file size with quality for your use case.
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Video Format Guide
- MP4 - Most compatible, industry standard
- WebM - Open-source, optimized for web
- MOV - QuickTime format, Apple compatible
- AVI - Older format, universal support
Use Cases
- Convert for different playback devices
- Optimize videos for web and social media
- Reduce file size for storage
- Change codec for compatibility
- Extract audio tracks
- Learn more
Client-Side Processing
All conversions happen on your device. Your files never leave your computer.
No Size Limits
Convert files of any size. For very large files, we handle them securely on our servers.
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