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Convert WMV to MKV
WMV videos do not play on Macs, phones or browsers. MKV is a flexible container that plays happily in VLC and media servers.
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Why convert WMV to MKV?
To convert WMV files to MKV, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the MKV result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert WMV to MKV
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Add your WMV files
Drag your WMV files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to MKV and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your MKV file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
WMV vs MKV
| Property | WMV | MKV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Media Video | Matroska Video |
| Type | Video | Video |
| Compression | Lossy | Depends on codec |
| Created by | Microsoft | Matroska |
| Year | 1999 | 2002 |
| Extensions | .wmv | .mkv |
| MIME | video/x-ms-wmv | video/x-matroska |
About the formats
WMV
Windows Media Video
WMV is the video format Microsoft built for Windows Media. Old Windows Movie Maker projects and corporate presentation videos are often WMV.
MKV
Matroska Video
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible video container that can hold several audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. It is common in film collections and OBS recordings.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting WMV to MKV free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMV | MP4 | plays everywhere | ||
| WMV | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| WMV | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| 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 | ||
| MP4 | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · phone video | ||
| MOV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · screen recording | ||
| AVI | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · old camcorder footage | ||
| FLV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles · Flash-era video |