How to convert WMV to M2TS
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .M2TS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .M2TS file.
What to expect
- Lossy re-encode from the WMV codec into an MPEG-2 Transport Stream, usually with H.264 video.
- Transport-stream files can be large at high bitrates suited to Blu-ray playback.
- DRM-protected WMV content will not convert, and Windows Media metadata is not preserved.
Frequently asked questions
How good is the result converting WMV to M2TS?
M2TS is the Blu-ray/AVCHD MPEG-2 Transport Stream, typically carrying H.264 video, so the WMV stream is re-encoded to a supported codec. This is a lossy re-encode, but at Blu-ray-appropriate bitrates quality is high.
Why convert WMV to M2TS?
M2TS is the format used on Blu-ray discs and by AVCHD camcorders, so it is useful for authoring discs or feeding devices that expect that stream. WMV, a Microsoft format, is not accepted by those workflows.
Where will an M2TS file play?
M2TS opens for free in VLC on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it is the stream type found in the BDMV\STREAM folder of a Blu-ray. Many Blu-ray players and media boxes handle it directly.
What can be lost?
The re-encode discards some detail versus the source, and WMV-specific metadata does not carry over. Audio is mapped to a transport-stream-compatible track, so the exact original codec may change.
Programs that convert WMV: Adobe Premiere Pro · Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · HDConvertToX · Sothink Movie DVD Maker · SUPER · Cyberlink PowerDirector · iVI - iTunes Video Importer
