How to convert M4V to WMV
- Add your .M4V file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WMV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WMV file.
What to expect
- DRM-protected
.m4vfiles (iTunes and Apple TV Store purchases) cannot be converted - all tools will either fail or produce a blank video. - The conversion is a full re-encode from H.264 to WMV2; quality is always slightly lower than the source and there is no lossless route to
.wmv. - Chapter marks, cover art, and iTunes metadata stored in the
.m4vcontainer are not carried over to.wmv.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a purchased iTunes M4V to WMV?
No - purchased
.m4v files carry Apple FairPlay DRM that no converter can decrypt. You can only play them through the Apple TV app.Will converting M4V to WMV reduce quality?
Yes. The video must be fully re-encoded from H.264 to WMV2, and every re-encode loses some quality - a higher output bitrate reduces but does not eliminate the loss.
Should I convert to WMV or MP4?
Choose
.mp4 unless you specifically need .wmv for a legacy Windows device - MP4 plays on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and most smart TVs.How can I tell if my M4V file has DRM?
Open the file in VLC: if it plays normally it has no DRM; if the screen is blank or VLC shows an error the file is protected.
