MP4 to WMV Converter
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Use this MP4 to WMV converter to turn MP4 files into WMV right in your browser — ideal for playback, streaming and sharing.
When should you convert MP4 to WMV?
- When you need it for playback
- When you need it for streaming
- To open your files in apps that prefer WMV
- To share WMV files more easily
What happens to your file
MP4 to WMV is a full re-encode, not a container swap: the video is decoded and re-compressed with WMV2 (Windows Media Video 8) at qscale 5, and the audio is re-encoded to WMA v2 at 160 kbps. WMV targets legacy Windows playback and older PowerPoint embedding. Outside that, MP4 is the better choice in every respect.
Settings this conversion runs with
| Engine | ffmpeg |
|---|---|
| Video codec | WMV2 (Windows Media Video 8) |
| Video quality | qscale 5 |
| Audio codec | WMA v2 |
| Audio bitrate | 160 kbps |
What changes
- The MP4 picture is decoded and re-compressed with WMV2 (Windows Media Video 8), so this is a generation loss: the output is built from an already-compressed source, not from the original camera data. Converting MP4 to WMV and back will soften the clip a little more each time.
- Only one video and one audio stream reach the WMV file. Additional audio languages, embedded subtitle tracks, and chapter markers are not carried across.
About MP4 and WMV files
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
WMV video
Strengths
- good for moving images
Limitations
- compatibility varies by device
MP4 vs WMV
| Format | MP4 | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | streaming and sharing, playback on any device | playback, streaming |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does converting MP4 to WMV re-encode the file?
- MP4 to WMV is a full re-encode, not a container swap: the video is decoded and re-compressed with WMV2 (Windows Media Video 8) at qscale 5, and the audio is re-encoded to WMA v2 at 160 kbps. WMV targets legacy Windows playback and older PowerPoint embedding. Outside that, MP4 is the better choice in every respect.
- What should you know before converting MP4 to WMV?
- The MP4 picture is decoded and re-compressed with WMV2 (Windows Media Video 8), so this is a generation loss: the output is built from an already-compressed source, not from the original camera data. Converting MP4 to WMV and back will soften the clip a little more each time.
- Is this MP4 to WMV converter free?
- Yes. You can convert MP4 to WMV online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. Use the converter from your browser without installing software or creating an account. Files are uploaded to our servers for processing.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.