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WMV to MP4 Converter

Convert Windows Media Video files to MPEG-4 video right in your browser — free, private and with no size limit.

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On first use, a ~30 MB conversion engine is downloaded to your browser (one time only).

This file is processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.

How to convert WMV to MP4

  1. 1Drop your WMV file into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
  2. 2Click Convert. The conversion runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
  3. 3Download your new MP4 file as soon as it's ready.

Why convert WMV to MP4?

WMV doesn't play on Macs, iPhones, Android or most websites without extra software. MP4 plays on every phone, computer, TV and social media platform.

Why people make this conversion

WMV was the format of the Windows Media era. Outside old Windows machines almost nothing plays it any more, so convert before these files end up unwatchable.

The size math: WMV vs MP4

At typical quality a minute of content weighs about 20 MB as WMV and 9 MB as MP4 — after conversion your MP4 file comes out about 2.2× smaller.

What is WMV?

WMV is Microsoft's Windows Media video format, common in older Windows recordings and downloads.

  • MIME type: video/x-ms-wmv
  • Developed by: Microsoft, released 1999
  • Paired with the Windows Media and VC-1 codecs
  • Effectively legacy — modern devices expect MP4

What is MP4?

MP4 is the most compatible video format, using H.264 video and AAC audio. It plays on every phone, browser, TV and social network.

  • MIME type: video/mp4
  • Standardized: 2001 (MPEG-4 Part 14)
  • Usual codecs: H.264 or H.265 video plus AAC audio
  • The universal container: phones, TVs and editors all accept it

Frequently asked questions

Is this WMV to MP4 converter free?
Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits.
Are my WMV files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely inside your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Is there a file size limit?
Filenary sets no limit — even files over 1 GB work. The only practical limit is your device's memory.
Will converting WMV to MP4 reduce the quality?
MP4 uses lossy compression, so the file becomes smaller with a small, usually invisible, loss of detail. Settings are tuned to keep the result sharp.
Can I convert several WMV files at once?
This converter handles one file at a time. When it's done, click Start over to convert the next WMV file.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.

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