Convert WMV to MPG
Free, fast and secure — convert WMV to MPG right in your browser.
WMV
MPG
Convert WMV to MPG for wider compatibility
Converting WMV to MPG gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when WMV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert WMV to MPG
- 1 Drop your WMV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MPG automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MPG file instantly.
WMV vs MPG
| Feature | WMV | MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/x-ms-wmv | video/mpeg |
| Best for | Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing. | DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming. |
About the formats
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.
MPG
MPEG video
MPG (MPEG-1/2) is a classic video format behind VCDs, DVDs and broadcast. It is widely playable but uses older compression that yields larger files than modern codecs.
Strengths
- Very broad player support
- Reliable, well-understood format
- Good for DVD/broadcast
Limitations
- Larger files than H.264
- Dated compression
- Not ideal for the web
Best for: DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your WMV file above and it is converted to MPG automatically. When it is ready, download your new MPEG video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting WMV to MPG gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when WMV will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your MPG 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.