How to convert MP4 to WMV?
You can convert MP4 to WMV with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MP4 files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MP4's.
You can also click to select MP4 files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an MP4 file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with MP4 files to WMV is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on WMV from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's WMV or something else.
- Download your WMV files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted WMV files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each WMV.
On desktop platforms, you can download the WMV files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the WMVs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mp4 |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mp4 |
Format description
MP4 (short for MPEG-4 Part 14) files store multimedia - video, audio and subtitles. Websites frequently use them for displaying videos because the MP4 format is universally supported.However, newer video formats, such as WebM, produce smaller file sizes with almost no quality loss. Therefore, you can free up storage by converting your videos to WebM.
| File extension | .wmv |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | video/x-ms-wmv |
Format description
WMV stands for Windows Media Video. Based on the Microsoft Advanced Systems Container Format (ASF), WMV files are meant for streaming and playing with Windows Media Player and the newer Movies & TV app on Windows 10 and 11. Note that WMVs can be encrypted with DRM protection.To achieve greater compatibility, you can convert WMV to MP4 or another video format.
Common questions about converting MP4 to WMV
Can I convert MP4 to WMV in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MP4's to WMVs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MP4's to convert to WMV.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MP4 file to WMV, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MP4's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MP4's to WMV safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MP4 files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MP4's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,876 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,876 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MP4 to WMV?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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