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WEBM vs WAV
Key differences between WEBM and WAV formats:
Size & Density
WEBM is generally optimized for editing workflows with higher bitrates, whereas WAV is compressed for distribution and sharing.
Compatibility
WAV has nearly universal support on web browsers, social media, and hardware players, unlike WEBM.
Best Use Case
Keep WEBM for raw masters. Convert to WAV for distribution, streaming, and daily playback.
Input Format
What is WEBM?
WEBM is an open, royalty-free media file format designed for the web. It was initially developed by Google and is based on the Matroska container format. WEBM files are optimized for web streaming and are supported by most modern web browsers.
History
WEBM was introduced in 2010 by Google as part of the WebM project. It was developed to provide a high-quality, open video format for the web that would be free from licensing restrictions.
How it works
WEBM files use the VP8 or VP9 video codec and the Opus or Vorbis audio codec. The format is designed to be efficient for web streaming, with good compression and quality characteristics.
How to open WEBM files
WEBM files can be opened with various media players and web browsers. Here are some common ways to open WEBM files:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera
- VLC Media Player
- Windows Media Player
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
Tips for working with WEBM files
Here are some useful tips when working with WEBM files:
- WEBM files are ideal for web streaming
- They offer good compression while maintaining quality
- The format is open and royalty-free
- WEBM files are widely supported in modern browsers
- They can be easily embedded in web pages
Useful links
For more information about WEBM files, you can visit these resources:
- WebM Project Documentation
- Google WebM Documentation
- WebM File Format Specification
Output Format
What is WAV?
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an uncompressed audio format that stores high-quality sound, often in PCM form. The .wav extension is common in recording, editing, and professional workflows.
History
WAV was introduced by Microsoft and IBM in 1991 as a standard container for raw audio data on Windows systems.
How it works
WAV is based on the RIFF container and typically stores audio as uncompressed PCM samples. This keeps quality high but results in larger file sizes.
How to open WAV files
WAV files can be opened in most media players and audio tools:
- VLC Media Player
- Windows Media Player
- Apple Music or iTunes
- Audacity
- Adobe Audition
- Logic Pro
- Most smartphones and tablets
Tips for working with WAV files
WAV is ideal for editing and archiving, but keep file size in mind:
- Use WAV for recording and mastering before compression
- Choose 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz for standard projects
- Convert to FLAC for lossless compression
- Trim silence to reduce file size
- Export to MP3 or AAC for sharing
Useful links
More resources about WAV audio:
- RIFF/WAV format overview
- PCM audio basics
- Audio sample rate guide
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