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Counter WMV → 11 formats
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WMV is the video format Microsoft built for Windows Media. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMV | MP4 | plays everywhere | ||
| WMV | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| WMV | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| WMV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles | ||
| WMV | AVI | works with old players | ||
| WMV | GIF | silent loop | ||
| WMV | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| WMV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| WMV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| WMV | OGG | sound only, open and royalty-free | ||
| WMV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size |
What is WMV?
WMV is the video format Microsoft built for Windows Media. Old Windows Movie Maker projects and corporate presentation videos are often WMV.
Old Windows videos and Movie Maker projects.
Strengths
- Plays natively on older Windows versions
Weaknesses
- Does not play on Macs, phones or browsers
- No longer developed
| Full name | Windows Media Video |
|---|---|
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Year | 1999 |
| Extensions | .wmv |
| MIME | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Family | Video |
Frequently asked questions
What is WMV?
WMV is the video format Microsoft built for Windows Media. Old Windows Movie Maker projects and corporate presentation videos are often WMV.
What is WMV used for?
Old Windows videos and Movie Maker projects.
Which formats can WMV be converted to?
On this page WMV files convert to MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, GIF, MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.