MP4 to WMV

WMV is Microsoft's native video format, ensuring smooth playback in Windows Media Player, PowerPoint, Outlook, and many legacy devices without installing extra codecs. WMV format is specifically optimized for Windows-based systems, making it ideal for business presentations, email attachments, and compatibility with older Windows hardware. Converting to WMV ensures your videos will play seamlessly across all Microsoft Office applications and Windows Media Player without any compatibility issues.

WMV9 is the newer codec that offers significantly better compression efficiency and supports HD resolutions up to 1080p and beyond. WMV8 provides wider compatibility with very old Windows versions (Windows 2000/XP) and legacy devices that may not support WMV9. WMV9 is recommended for modern systems as it produces smaller files with better quality, while WMV8 is better for maximum compatibility with older hardware. You can choose either codec in the Advanced settings before converting.

Our encoder automatically balances quality and file size to provide optimal results. The default settings maintain good visual quality while keeping file sizes reasonable. If you need higher quality, you can raise the bitrate in Advanced settings for near-lossless output. Alternatively, if file size is more important, you can lower the bitrate to create smaller files while still maintaining acceptable quality for your specific use case.

Yes, absolutely! WMV is the most reliable and recommended video format for PowerPoint 2007–2021 and Office 365. Simply insert the WMV file into your presentation and it will play seamlessly without any compatibility prompts or codec issues. WMV format is natively supported by PowerPoint, ensuring smooth playback during presentations without requiring additional software or codecs on the presentation computer.

WMV files can be played on macOS and Linux using most cross-platform media players like VLC, Kodi, and Plex, which have built-in WMV codec support. However, Safari and QuickTime on macOS may require additional plugins or may not support WMV natively. For maximum compatibility across all platforms, consider providing an MP4 fallback for macOS users. Windows remains the primary platform for WMV format, where it offers the best compatibility and performance.

You can upload MP4 videos up to 2 GB in size. Larger video projects should be trimmed or compressed locally before conversion to fit within the upload limit. For very large files, we recommend using our trimming tool to extract smaller segments, or compressing the video locally before uploading. The processing time depends on file size and length, but most standard videos convert in just a few seconds.

Your privacy and security are our top priorities. All files are transferred via encrypted HTTPS connections to protect your data during transmission. Files are processed entirely in volatile memory (RAM) and are automatically deleted from our servers within minutes after conversion completes. We never store, share, or access your videos beyond the conversion process, ensuring complete privacy and security for all your content.