How to convert WMV to M4V
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .M4V in a few seconds.
- Download your new .M4V file.
What to expect
- Lossy re-encode from the WMV codec to H.264 video inside an MP4-based container.
- The output is not DRM-protected; FairPlay applies only to Apple-store purchases.
- DRM-protected source WMV cannot be converted, and WMV metadata does not carry over.
Frequently asked questions
How good is the video after converting WMV to M4V?
M4V is an MP4-family container with H.264 video, so the WMV stream is re-encoded to H.264. This is a lossy re-encode, but H.264 at a sensible bitrate keeps quality close to the source.
Why convert WMV to M4V?
M4V is Apple's iTunes/Apple TV video container and fits neatly into Apple playback and library workflows. It also plays where WMV, a Windows Media format, is not supported.
Where will an M4V file open?
A non-DRM M4V opens in VLC, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime, and plays in the Apple TV app. Because it is MP4-structured, it is broadly compatible across devices.
Will the converted M4V be DRM-protected?
No. FairPlay DRM only applies to M4V files bought from Apple's store; a file produced by converting your own WMV is a plain, unprotected video.
