Convert MP4 to WMV online for Windows Media Player, older PowerPoint and legacy PCs. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your MP4 files
Drag in .mp4 videos from a phone, camera, download or editing export.
02
Convert to WMV
Start the conversion. The picture is encoded as Windows Media Video and the sound as Windows Media Audio.
03
Download the WMV
Download each WMV, or several together as one ZIP.
MP4
MP4 is the most widely supported video format, playing in every browser, phone, TV and editing app.
WMV
WMV is Microsoft's Windows Media Video format, common for Windows Movie Maker projects and 2000s-era downloads.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
MPEG-4 Part 14 is the default container for phone recordings, web video and streaming. MP4 with H.264 video and AAC sound plays on iPhone and Android, in every browser, on smart TVs and in Windows and Mac players without extra codecs. It holds text subtitles and chapters, but not picture-based subtitles.
TARGET
Windows Media Video arrived in 1999 and was Microsoft's answer to RealVideo and QuickTime. WMV files use Microsoft's own codecs, up to WMV9 and VC-1, with WMA sound inside the ASF container. They play in Windows Media Player, while Macs, iPhones, Android and browsers need extra software.
| Feature | MP4 | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | MPEG (ISO) | Microsoft |
| File extension | .mp4 | .wmv |
| Usual video codec | H.264, HEVC, AV1 | WMV7 to WMV9, VC-1 |
| Usual audio codec | AAC | WMA |
| Subtitles | Text only | Rarely |
| Best for | Sharing and playback anywhere | Windows Media Player |
| Plays on phones and browsers | Yes | Windows only |
USE CASES
When older Windows software needs Windows Media Video.
Embed video in an older PowerPoint
PowerPoint 2007 and 2010 on Windows play WMV more reliably than MP4.
Play video on an older Windows PC
Machines without modern codecs play WMV in Windows Media Player out of the box.
Feed a digital signage system
Some older signage players and kiosks only accept WMV.
Use video in legacy training software
Older e-learning tools and LMS players were built around WMV.
Load clips into Windows Movie Maker
Movie Maker imports WMV without extra codecs.
Match an existing WMV library
Keep a corporate video library in one format.
Play video on an older Windows CE or embedded device
Some embedded Windows devices support WMV only.
Prepare video for a classroom PC
School computers locked down without codecs often play WMV.
Send video to someone on Windows XP or 7
WMV plays on older Windows versions without installing anything.
Use video in an old Windows program
Some Windows apps from the 2000s only open Windows Media files.
SUPPORTED FILES
MP4 files from phones, cameras, downloads and editors are supported.
Standard MP4 video from phones, cameras and editing software.
iPhone and Android MP4 clips convert directly.
MP4s from OBS, Zoom, Teams and other recorders.
Any unprotected MP4 you have the right to use.
Upload several MP4s and download the WMVs as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WMV is an older format, so a few limits are expected.
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Windows Media Video is less efficient than H.264, so the same quality needs more space.
02
WMV is a Windows format. Keep the MP4 for Apple and Android devices.
03
Current PowerPoint plays MP4 well. WMV mainly helps with older versions and locked-down PCs.
04
WMV doesn't carry MP4 text subtitles. Burn them into the picture in an editor first if you need them.
05
Windows Media Audio is a lossy codec, so the sound is re-encoded along with the picture.
06
Make sure the MP4 isn't copy-protected and plays normally before converting.
HandBrake, VLC and FFmpeg give you every setting once installed. dragdropdo is built for turning MP4 into WMV with sensible settings already chosen, from any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Video Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a download. FFmpeg also needs the command line. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Mostly desktop only. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~HandBrake has a queue; FFmpeg needs scripts. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (HandBrake, VLC, FFmpeg). |
| Quality and size settings | ✓Chosen for you for WMV, with nothing to tune. | ~Yes. Full control over codecs, bitrate and resolution. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert MP4 to WMV in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
MORE MP4 TOOLS
MP4, or MPEG-4 Part 14, is a digital multimedia format used to store video, audio, subtitles, and images. Its versatility and compatibility across devices make it a preferred choice for video streaming and file sharing. MP4 offers excellent compression for high-quality playback, making it ideal for online content, mobile use, and professional video editing. Optimize your digital media experience with the MP4 format.
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