Convert MP4 to WMV
Free, fast and secure — convert MP4 to WMV right in your browser.
MP4
WMV
Convert MP4 to WMV for wider compatibility
Converting MP4 to WMV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MP4 will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MP4 to WMV
- 1 Drop your MP4 file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMV file instantly.
MP4 vs WMV
| Feature | MP4 | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mp4 | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Best for | Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility. | Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing. |
About the formats
MP4
MP4 video
MP4 (H.264) is the universal video container. It balances quality and file size beautifully and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform.
Strengths
- Plays almost everywhere
- Great quality-to-size ratio
- Ideal for streaming and social media
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Less flexible than MKV for multiple tracks
- Older codecs can look dated
Best for: Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility.
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 MP4 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 MP4 to WMV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MP4 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.