FCP X WebM output-can I create WebM files in Final Cut?


How can I export project as WebM in FCP X? If you are trying to figure out a way to create WebM files in Final Cut Pro X, you are here in the right place. This post explains how to output a FCP X project as WebM in simple steps.

How can I output a FCP X project as WebM?
“Hello guys, I need to output a FCP X project to a WebM file for one of my clients. My problem is that I cannot find WebM as an export option in Final Cut Pro X. I tried using MPEG Streamclip, but the same as FCP X, it doesn’t have a WebM export option. What third-party software I could use to do this? Or any workarounds available to do this? I would really appreciate any help.”

With a little workarounds, you can do this in two steps:
1. Export the FCP X project as an H.264 MOV movie.
FCP X output webm
2. Convert the H.264 QuickTime FCP X output into WebM format.
This requires a third party video converter. Here’s a guide displaying how to convert FCP X output to WebM format.

How to convert FCP X output to HEVC/H.265 format?

First of all, you need to download a free trial of HD Converter for Mac
download hd converter for mac

To encode FCP X export to WebM, do as below:
Step 1: Click “Add File” to load FCP X output into this program.
export webm in fcpx

Step 2: Click “Profile” list to select WebM as output format.
To output 1080p WebM files, select ”HD Video” > “WebM VP8 – HD WebM Video (*.webm)” or “WebM VP9 – HD WebM Video (*.webm)” as output format.
fcp x and webm

To output 4K WebM files, select ”4K Video” > “WebM VP8 – 4K WebM Video (*.webm)” or “WebM VP9 – 4K WebM Video (*.webm)” as output format.
output fcp x project to webm

Step 3: Advanced settings
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also “enable 3D Settings” to add 3D effect to your source media.
fcp x webm

Step 4: Click “Convert” to start encoding FCP X output to WebM format.
As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated WebM file.

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