About MP4 → WebM
Why convert MP4 to WebM?
WebM with VP9 typically produces 20–35% smaller files than H.264 MP4 at the same visual quality. For HTML5 <video> elements served from your own site, that means faster page loads, lower CDN bills and better Core Web Vitals. Every modern browser plays WebM natively.
What's the right quality setting?
Around 70 is a sensible default. Drop to 50–60 for thumbnails or short loops where size matters more than fidelity; push to 85+ for hero videos. The quality slider maps to VP9's CRF internally, so the trade-off is well-tuned.
Is my MP4 uploaded anywhere?
No. vexo loads ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly into your browser and runs the transcode locally. The file never leaves your device, and closing the tab erases everything.