WMV Converter
Free WMV converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to WMV or from WMV into 200+ supported formats in one click.
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All file types supported
About WMV
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
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 with the WMV converter
- 1
Choose the WMV file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
- 2
When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to WMV. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.
- 3
Click the gear icon and tweak codec, quality, resolution or other options if you need them, then apply to all files if you want.
- 4
Click the Convert button. When conversion completes, download the result to your computer or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WMV file?▼
WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's legacy video format from the Windows Media era. Some WMV files have DRM, and playback outside Windows is patchy.
Why convert WMV to MP4?▼
WMV does not play on most phones, TVs, or non-Windows apps. Converting to MP4 makes the video work everywhere with similar quality, often at a smaller size.
Can DRM-protected WMV files be converted?▼
No — DRM-locked files cannot be legally or technically converted. Only your own, unprotected WMV can be processed.
Is WMV still used?▼
Mostly in old libraries and some enterprise systems. For anything new, MP4, WebM, or MKV are better choices.
Are my videos uploaded when converting?▼
No — conversion happens locally in your browser.
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No Signup Required
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Private & Secure
Your files never leave your device. All processing is completed locally for maximum privacy.
Batch Conversion
Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.
Runs in Browser
Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.
200+ Formats
Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.
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