How to convert your WMD file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your WMD file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert WMD to another file type
The converter easily converts your WMD file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
- WMD to MP4
- WMD to AVI
- WMD to MOV
- WMD to WMV
- WMD to FLV
- WMD to WEBM
- WMD to MKV
- WMD to M4V
- WMD to 3GP
- WMD to OGV
- WMD to ASF
- WMD to RM
Convert a file to WMD
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the WMD file type—in the best quality.
- MTS to WMD
- MOV to WMD
- RMVB to WMD
- DIVX to WMD
- RM to WMD
- H264 to WMD
- TS to WMD
- WMV to WMD
- VOB to WMD
- MP4 to WMD
- XVID to WMD
- AVI to WMD
About WMD files
WMD files, known as Windows Media Download packages, are used primarily for bundling multimedia content such as videos, audio, and images with DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection. The use of WMD files is often limited due to their association with older technologies and compatibility issues with modern software.
Converting WMD files can be challenging due to their complex structure and DRM protection. These files may need to be converted to more accessible formats like MP4, AVI, MP3, or WAV to be used effectively across various platforms. Popular software for converting WMD files includes VLC Media Player, which can sometimes play and convert these files, and HandBrake, an open-source video transcoder. However, these applications may require additional plugins or configurations to handle WMD files.
For a comprehensive understanding of WMD files, you can explore the Wikipedia page on Windows Media DRM.
Key considerations when converting WMD files include potential quality loss, DRM restrictions, and the need for technical know-how to use conversion software effectively. These challenges make conversion cumbersome for many users.
Due to these drawbacks, using the free and easy online platform Convert.Guru is highly recommended. Although online tools are not discussed here, Convert.Guru offers a simple drag-n-drop interface for converting WMD files into various formats without complex setup requirements. It provides a hassle-free solution to overcome the inherent limitations of WMD files, offering a reliable and user-friendly option for everyday users.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your WMD file.
Similar file types are WMV, WMX, PNG, JFIF.
The WMD Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our WMD converter.