Hello,
Please see the transcoding article below for the ingest and out bound streaming codecs that are supported followed by an article specific for WebM which has a preconfigured transcoding template that can be downloaded.
https://www.wowza.com/docs/how-to-set-up-and-run-wowza-transcoder-for-live-streaming
https://www.wowza.com/docs/how-to-transcode-live-streams-to-webm-for-mpeg-dash-playback
Please let me know if this will not meet the needs of your specific workflow.
Regards,
Jason Hatchett
Hello,
Please see the links from my last post.
WebM live streaming is now an option as of Wowza Streaming Engine v4.5.
On Demand WebM is still on the Roadmap but again I can not give a timeline for it’s implementation.
Regards,
Jason Hatchett
It is still slated for future release but I do not have a time frame.
There are plans to support webm soon? A customer requires time and all … Thanks.
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No, it has not been released. We continue to consider when we formally added support for WebM.
No, it has not been released. We continue to consider when we formally added support for WebM.
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As for webm streaming to wowza im not sure about if you can do it now, but i am using a set of software that can convert the video to webm to upload my video to some certain websites, i think you may use it later. It can compress mp4 and convert your video to any other formats fast and efficiently.
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Icecast with live VP9/WebM video: The new era of livestreaming
In recent years, nearly all online TV channels broadcast the same way: using m3u8 files with H.264/MP4 video. It’s the “traditional” method — via servers like Wowza, NGINX, VdoPanel, and others.
But that’s starting to change.
WebM is a format developed by Google that delivers high-quality video at very low bitrates. It requires no plugins or external players. You simply open your browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge — and watch the live video instantly.
It’s worth noting that WebM was first introduced by Google back in May 2010 at the Google I/O conference as an open, royalty-free video format. While it’s been around for years, it hasn’t been widely used for live video. Until now.
Why hadn’t anyone done this before?
Primarily because VP9 encoding required powerful hardware. Those who tried livestreaming in 1080p or 2K (or even less) in the past faced technical limitations. Additionally, WebM didn’t play well on iPhones until 2022. But that has changed. Today, nearly all iOS devices can play WebM streams smoothly and reliably.
And suddenly, Icecast — once known only for audio — has become a platform for full HD video, without complicated setups or expensive media servers.
We started experimenting with live TV broadcasting via Icecast back in 2017, purely on a research level. We were already interested in unlocking Icecast’s potential beyond audio — aiming for a lightweight and open video streaming method. Back then, it felt nearly impossible. Today, it’s not only possible — it works brilliantly.
Watch the live demo:
https://rdst.win:59000/dos.webm
Live VP9/WebM video — right in your browser.
The Icecast server powering it — click:
https://rdst.win:59000
Who is it for?
That’s the best part — almost everyone.
Whether you’re running a simple radio stream and want to show your DJ live, or a major TV channel, or just a group with great ideas — this tech works for you.
Some examples:
Radio stations wanting to show live studio video
TV projects, live shows, behind-the-scenes from movies or premieres
Artistic and cultural events, theater, concerts, presentations
Seminars, private lessons, training, webinars
Sports events, tournaments, commentary, local matches
Scientific or research broadcasting (weather, landscapes, observations)
Businesses livestreaming product or service presentations
Telemedicine or remote monitoring with video & audio
✶⋆. Any creative mind with passion and imagination
And the best part?
You don’t need a big budget or advanced technical knowledge.
Just Icecast, a computer, and the curiosity to try something new — and you’re good to go!