How to convert your WMV file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your WMV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert WMV to another file type
The converter easily converts your WMV file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
- WMV to MP4
- WMV to MP3
- WMV to MOV
- WMV to AVI
- WMV to GIF
- WMV to FLV
- WMV to WEBM
- WMV to MKV
- WMV to M4V
- WMV to 3GP
- WMV to OGV
- WMV to ASF
Convert a file to WMV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the WMV file type—in the best quality.
- MTS to WMV
- MOV to WMV
- RMVB to WMV
- DIVX to WMV
- RM to WMV
- H264 to WMV
- TS to WMV
- VOB to WMV
- MP4 to WMV
- XVID to WMV
- AVI to WMV
- ASF to WMV
About WMV files
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft for several proprietary codecs. WMV files are typically used for streaming media over the internet, as well as for local playback. WMV files are typically identified by the .wmv file extension. WMV files can be converted to other video formats, such as MPEG-4, QuickTime, and AVI, using various software tools.
When converting WMV files, it is important to consider the source of the WMV file and the desired output format. Some WMV files may be encoded with a codec that is not supported by the target media player, making conversion difficult. Additionally, some WMV files may be protected with Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology, which can complicate conversion. It is also important to consider the quality of the output file; depending on the conversion settings, the output file may suffer from quality loss.
For these reasons, it is recommended to use a reliable and easy-to-use software tool for WMV conversion. Wikipedia provides a list of software tools that can be used for WMV conversion, including VLC Media Player, FFmpeg and HandBrake. These tools can be used to convert WMV files to a variety of other video formats, including AVI, MPEG-4, and QuickTime.
While WMV files are a popular format for streaming media, they have some drawbacks that should be considered. WMV files are not as widely supported as other video formats, and may not be compatible with some media players. Additionally, WMV files can suffer from quality loss when converted to other formats. For these reasons, it is recommended to use a reliable and easy-to-use software tool, such as Convert.Guru, to convert WMV files to other formats.
The WMV Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best WMV converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.