RealNetworks, an internet streaming Media Company, is credited as the developers and owners of the proprietary RealMedia multimedia container format. The filename extension .rm refers to this format which is used as an audio and video wrapper to distribute digital media content over the internet. The first version of this container was released in 1997 and has been popularized for its ability to unpack the digital stream while it is being downloaded over computer networks such as the internet. The format is platform agnostic and works equally well on Microsoft Windows as it does on Linux or Mac OS.
The WebM extension is an HTML5 standard for distributing and viewing videos over the web. WebM is primarily designed for use on the web using the HTML5 tags . Its design is based on the Matroska container, video compression in the WebM file format is often done with VP8-enabled technology. WebM is a high quality, open-source, standard video format which lets users play videos on the web. It is specifically catered for video playback on the web and in web browsers. A unique aspect about the WebM extension is that it adapts to various bandwidths, processing environments, and is used over a wide range of media playing devices. The audio compression technology used in the WebM file extension is known as the OGG Vorbis Compression.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for RM to WEBM conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload RM files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized WEBM results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent WEBM audio with dependable progress tracking.
Unlike RealMedia variable bitrate format, the RealMedia container format encodes streaming media at a constant bitrate. .rm files use proprietary video and audio compression encoding formats from the RealVideo and RealAudio suite of compression formats. Video stream encoding was upon its initial release based upon the H.263 compression format.
The WebM file format is distributed with a royalty-free license. WebM files are meant for personal and commercial use. WebM formats are mostly integrated with web browsers, media players, and media plug-ins. It is mostly used in video-sharing websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion.
Upload your video file in the RM format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select WEBM as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted video file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.