How to convert MKV to WMV
- Add your .MKV 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
- WMV holds only one video and one audio stream - all extra audio tracks, subtitle tracks, and chapters from the
MKVare discarded. - Re-encoding is mandatory; there is no lossless stream-copy path from MKV to WMV, so some quality loss always occurs.
- WMV is less efficient than H.264, so matching the original visual quality typically produces a larger file.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting MKV to WMV lose quality?
Yes - re-encoding always introduces some loss. Use a higher bitrate (e.g.
-b:v 4000k for 1080p) to keep it minimal.Will my subtitles be kept?
No, WMV does not support subtitle tracks; burn them into the video during encoding with FFmpeg's
-vf subtitles=input.mkv filter if you need them visible.Can I convert MKV to WMV on a Mac?
Yes - install FFmpeg via Homebrew (
brew install ffmpeg) and run the same command, or use VLC for macOS.Which WMV version should I use - WMV8 or WMV9?
Use WMV9 (
wmv3 in FFmpeg) for better compression; choose WMV8 (wmv2) only if your target device specifically requires it.Programs that convert MKV: Miro Video Converter · Any Video Converter FREE · ConvertXtoDVD · Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · HDConvertToX · ImTOO DPG Converter · MediaCoder
