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MP4 to WMV Converter

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How to Convert MP4 to WMV

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your MP4 file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse

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Step 2: Select Output Format

WMV is automatically selected as the output format

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Step 3: Start Conversion

Click the Convert button to start the conversion

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Step 4: Download Result

Download your converted WMV file when ready

Convert MP4 to WMV - Complete Guide

Converting MP4 to WMV stays in the video file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. MP4 is a video container format widely used for streaming, mobile playback, social media, and general video sharing. WMV is a video format. Windows Media. Below is what actually changes in a MP4→WMV conversion, what is preserved, and when WMV is the better choice than keeping MP4.

What changes when you convert MP4 to WMV

  • Both MP4 and WMV are lossy, so the file is re-compressed during conversion. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the source to avoid a visible or audible drop.
  • The video is re-encoded into the WMV format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.

About the MP4 format

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the most popular video format worldwide. It offers excellent quality with efficient compression, making it ideal for streaming, sharing, and storage. Our MP4 converter supports all common video formats.

  • Full name: MPEG-4 Part 14
  • Developer: ISO
  • Compression: H.264/H.265 (Video), AAC (Audio)
  • Opens with: every device, every browser, every editor

Where MP4 is strong: plays on virtually every device and platform; efficient H.264/H.265 compression; the default for streaming and social media.

Typical MP4 uses: web and mobile video, social media uploads, general sharing.

About the WMV format

WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's video format. While native to Windows, it has limited compatibility elsewhere. Our converter transforms WMV to universal formats.

  • Full name: Windows Media Video
  • Developer: Microsoft
  • Compression: WMV codec
  • Opens with: Windows Media Player, VLC, FFmpeg

Where WMV is strong: compact Windows Media video at good quality; integrates well with the Windows ecosystem.

Typical WMV uses: legacy Windows video, older Windows Media presentations.

What WMV keeps

  • WMV adds: compact Windows Media video at good quality.

Things to watch out for

  • WMV is less universally supported than MP4 — make sure your target player or platform accepts WMV before converting.
  • One WMV limitation to keep in mind: poor support outside Windows.

When to convert MP4 to WMV

  • Convert MP4 to WMV for legacy Windows video.
  • Convert MP4 to WMV for older Windows Media presentations.
  • Pick WMV when you need integrates well with the Windows ecosystem.

MP4 vs WMV — format comparison

A quick side-by-side of the structural differences between MP4 and WMV, so you can confirm this is the right conversion for your file:

AttributeMP4WMV
TypeVideo fileVideo file
CompressionLossyLossy
Web-friendlyYesNo
Typical file sizeSmallSmall
Best forweb and mobile videolegacy Windows video

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MP4 to WMV FAQ

Because both formats are lossy, the file is compressed again. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the MP4 source and the difference will be minimal.
Upload your MP4 file, confirm WMV as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the WMV result.
Yes. You can start with free daily conversions, with no signup required for your first jobs and no watermarks on the output. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work.
No. The MP4 to WMV conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a video file format. MP4 files can be played with various video players and media applications.
Upload your MP4 video to the converter, select your desired output format, and click Convert. The job status appears while the video is processed.
You can start with free daily conversions. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work, and downloaded files are not watermarked.
You can convert MP4 to proof-backed video containers such as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, OGV, ASF, plus audio outputs like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, and OPUS.
Yes! Our MP4 converter works on any device including smartphones and tablets.
Choose the output setting that fits your file-size and playback needs. Re-encoding can change quality depending on codec and bitrate.

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