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MPG to WMV Converter

Upload your MPG file to convert it to WMV format

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How to Convert MPG to WMV

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your MPG 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 MPG to WMV - Complete Guide

Converting MPG to WMV stays in the video file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. MPG is a video format. MPEG video. WMV is a video format. Windows Media. Below is what actually changes in a MPG→WMV conversion, what is preserved, and when WMV is the better choice than keeping MPG.

What changes when you convert MPG to WMV

  • Both MPG 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.
  • Expect a smaller output file: WMV is typically more space-efficient than MPG for the same content.

About the MPG format

MPG is a video format. MPEG video.

  • Compression: lossy
  • Opens with: VLC, Windows Media Player, FFmpeg

Where MPG is strong: widely compatible MPEG-1/2 video; plays on DVD players and legacy hardware.

Typical MPG uses: DVD and broadcast video, older video archives.

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

  • One WMV limitation to keep in mind: poor support outside Windows.

When to convert MPG to WMV

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

MPG vs WMV — format comparison

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

AttributeMPGWMV
TypeVideo fileVideo file
CompressionLossyLossy
Web-friendlyNoNo
Typical file sizeMediumSmall
Best forDVD and broadcast videolegacy Windows video

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MPG to WMV FAQ

Because both formats are lossy, the file is compressed again. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the MPG source and the difference will be minimal.
Upload your MPG 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 MPG to WMV conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video file format. WMV files can be played with various video players and media applications.
Upload your WMV 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 WMV 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 WMV 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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