WTV Converter

Free WTV converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to WTV or from WTV into 200+ supported formats in one click.

Conversions

About WTV

WTV

WTV is the video recording format used by Windows Media Center for recorded TV programs. WTV is based on the ASF container and supports H.264, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 video together with Dolby Digital audio. WTV files include metadata such as show title and synopsis.

Developer
Microsoft
Initial release
2009
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
up to 12-bit
Transparency
No

Best for

  • Windows Media Center recorded TV
  • Playing DVR-captured television
  • Archiving recorded broadcast shows
  • Storing H.264 or MPEG-2 TV recordings
  • Windows-based PVR content

Pros

  • +Native Windows Media Center format
  • +Supports H.264, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 video
  • +Includes show metadata and synopsis
  • +Carries Dolby Digital audio

Cons

  • −Tied to Windows Media Center
  • −Proprietary Microsoft format
  • −Limited support outside Windows
  • −Windows Media Center discontinued

How to convert with the WTV converter

  1. 1

    Choose the WTV file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.

  2. 2

    When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to WTV. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.

  3. 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. 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 WTV file?▼

WTV (Windows TV) is Microsoft's recorded-TV format used by Windows Media Center. It holds TV broadcasts with metadata and is now legacy, as Media Center is no longer supported.

Why convert WTV to MP4?▼

Modern players and phones do not open WTV. Converting to MP4 makes Windows Media Center recordings playable on any current device.

Is WTV still supported?▼

No — Windows Media Center is discontinued, and WTV support outside it is minimal. Converting is the way to keep old recordings usable.

Does converting WTV lose quality?▼

Re-encoding to H.264 MP4 at a high bitrate keeps visible quality while making the file far more portable. Keep the WTV original if you need exact broadcast metadata.

Are my TV recordings uploaded during conversion?▼

Never — conversion happens locally in your browser.

Supported Conversions

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      FREE

      100% Free

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      SIGNUP

      No Signup Required

      Start converting immediately without creating an account or sharing email address.

      PRIVACY

      Private & Secure

      Your files never leave your device. All processing is completed locally for maximum privacy.

      BATCH

      Batch Conversion

      Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.

      LOCAL

      Runs in Browser

      Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.

      FORMATS

      200+ Formats

      Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.

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      WTV Converter Quality Rating

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