Convert M4V to WMV
Free, fast and secure — convert M4V to WMV right in your browser.
M4V
WMV
Convert M4V to WMV for wider compatibility
Converting M4V to WMV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when M4V will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert M4V to WMV
- 1 Drop your M4V file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMV file instantly.
M4V vs WMV
| Feature | M4V | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/x-m4v | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Best for | Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach. | Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing. |
About the formats
M4V
M4V video
M4V is Apple’s MP4 variant used by iTunes. It is essentially MP4 and plays well across Apple devices, sometimes carrying optional copy protection.
Strengths
- Near-identical to MP4
- Plays cleanly on Apple devices
- Good quality-to-size ratio
Limitations
- Can carry DRM restrictions
- Less universal naming
- Occasional player quirks
Best for: Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach.
WMV
Windows Media Video
WMV is Microsoft’s video format, once common on Windows for streaming and playback. It compresses well but is dated and poorly supported outside Windows.
Strengths
- Good compression for its era
- Plays natively on Windows
- Small files
Limitations
- Weak support on Mac, mobile and web
- Dated codec
- Often needs converting
Best for: Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your M4V file above and it is converted to WMV automatically. When it is ready, download your new Windows Media Video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting M4V to WMV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when M4V will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your WMV looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.