How to convert WMV to MPEG
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MPEG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MPEG file.
What to expect
- Full lossy re-encode from the WMV codec to the older, less efficient MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video.
- Files can be larger than the source at similar quality because MPEG-1/2 compresses less efficiently.
- DRM-protected WMV will not convert, and WMV-specific metadata is not preserved.
Frequently asked questions
How good is the quality converting WMV to MPEG?
MPEG uses the older MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 standard, so the WMV video is re-encoded to that codec in a full lossy step. Quality is decent at DVD-style bitrates but the codec is less efficient than modern ones.
Why convert WMV to MPEG?
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is the format behind Video CDs, DVDs, and recorded TV, so it suits disc authoring and older players that expect it. It also plays where the Microsoft WMV format is not supported.
Where will an MPEG file open?
MPEG opens for free in VLC on any platform and is very widely supported by older hardware and disc players. The .mpeg and .mpg extensions mean the same format.
Will the file size change?
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is less efficient than modern codecs, so at comparable quality the file can be larger than the WMV source. Lowering the bitrate shrinks it but reduces quality.
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