Convert WEBM to WMV

WEBM to WMV converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

WEBM

WEBM is an open, royalty-free multimedia container designed for the web, sponsored by Google. It is based on the Matroska profile and pairs the VP8/VP9 or AV1 video codecs with the Opus or Vorbis audio codecs. WEBM is built for HTML5 video playback and is supported natively by Chrome, Firefox, Edge and most modern browsers.

Developer
Google
Initial release
2010
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
up to 12-bit HDR
Transparency
No
Animation
Yes

Best for

  • Embedding video in HTML5 pages
  • Web-native video streaming
  • Royalty-free video delivery
  • Browser-based video playback
  • Open-source video projects

Pros

  • +Royalty-free and open format
  • +Native HTML5 playback in modern browsers
  • +Pairs VP8/VP9/AV1 with Opus/Vorbis
  • +Efficient compression for web delivery

Cons

  • −Limited support in Safari historically
  • −Fewer hardware decoders than H.264
  • −Less common in professional editing tools

WMV

WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows Media framework. WMV was designed for streaming over the internet and supports DRM copy protection. It is natively supported by Windows Media Player and remains common in corporate and Windows-centric video archives.

Developer
Microsoft
Initial release
2003
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
up to 10-bit
Transparency
No
Animation
Yes

Best for

  • Windows-centric corporate video archives
  • Streaming video on legacy Windows systems
  • DRM-protected Windows Media content
  • Internal enterprise video distribution
  • Windows Media Player playback

Pros

  • +Good quality at low bitrates
  • +Native Windows Media Player support
  • +Supports DRM copy protection
  • +Designed for internet streaming

Cons

  • −Poor support on non-Windows platforms
  • −Proprietary Microsoft format
  • −Fewer modern editing tools support it
  • −Less efficient than H.264/HEVC

How to convert WEBM to WMV

  1. 1

    Select WEBM files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.

  2. 2

    Choose wmv — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).

  3. 3

    Let the file convert, then download your wmv file right away.

WEBM vs WMV

PropertyWEBMWMV
CompressionLossyLossy
Color depthup to 12-bit HDRup to 10-bit
Multi-trackYesYes
DRM supportNoYes
Open formatYesNo

When to use WEBM vs WMV

WEBM

  • Embedding video in HTML5 pages
  • Web-native video streaming
  • Royalty-free video delivery
  • Browser-based video playback
  • Open-source video projects

WMV

  • Windows-centric corporate video archives
  • Streaming video on legacy Windows systems
  • DRM-protected Windows Media content
  • Internal enterprise video distribution
  • Windows Media Player playback

Use cases for WEBM → WMV

  • Embedding video in HTML5 pages
  • Web-native video streaming
  • Royalty-free video delivery
  • Browser-based video playback
  • Open-source video projects
  • Windows-centric corporate video archives
  • Streaming video on legacy Windows systems
  • DRM-protected Windows Media content
  • Internal enterprise video distribution
  • Windows Media Player playback

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting WEBM to WMV free?
Yes. This WEBM → WMV converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.
Which devices and platforms can I use to convert WEBM to WMV?
Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.
Are my WEBM files uploaded to a server?
No. Files never leave your device. The entire WEBM → WMV conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.
Can I convert multiple WEBM files at once?
Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many WEBM files as you like and convert them to WMV in one pass, then download the results together.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.
Will converting WEBM to WMV reduce the quality?
Because both formats use lossy compression, the WMV output will not bring back any quality that has already been lost in your WEBM file. Avoid repeated re-encoding to keep the best quality.
Does WMV support transparency?
No — WMV has no alpha channel. Transparent areas of your WEBM file will be filled with a solid background colour in the converted file.
How will the file size change after converting WEBM to WMV?
Both formats use comparable compression, so the WMV output will be similar in size to your WEBM file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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