How to convert WMV to MPG
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MPG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MPG file.
What to expect
- Full lossy re-encode from the WMV codec to the older MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video standard.
- Output can be larger than the source at comparable quality due to less efficient compression.
- DRM-protected WMV files cannot be converted, and Windows Media metadata does not carry over.
Frequently asked questions
How good is the quality converting WMV to MPG?
MPG is the same MPEG-1/MPEG-2 format as .mpeg, so the WMV video is re-encoded to that older codec in a lossy step. Quality is acceptable at DVD-style bitrates but the codec is dated.
Why convert WMV to MPG?
MPG is the format used for Video CDs, DVDs, and recorded TV, making it handy for disc authoring and legacy players. It plays on hardware that does not support the Microsoft WMV format.
Where will an MPG file open?
MPG opens for free in VLC on any platform and is broadly supported by older players and devices. The .mpg and .mpeg extensions are identical in format.
Does the file get smaller?
Not necessarily; MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is less efficient than newer codecs, so at similar quality the MPG can be larger than the WMV source. Reducing the bitrate shrinks it at a cost to quality.
Programs that convert WMV: Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · Alldj Video Converter · Any DVD Converter · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · FormatFactory · Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter
