How to convert WMV to OGV
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .OGV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .OGV file.
What to expect
- Video and audio are re-encoded into open Ogg codecs (Theora/VP8 with Vorbis/Opus), which is a lossy step.
- OGV plays well in VLC and desktop browsers but is often rejected by phones and video editors.
- WMV container metadata and any DRM do not carry into the Ogg container.
Frequently asked questions
Does WMV to OGV keep the video and audio together?
Yes. OGV is an Ogg video container carrying Theora or VP8 video with Vorbis or Opus audio, so both streams are kept. The WMV video and audio are re-encoded into those royalty-free codecs.
Why convert WMV to OGV?
OGV is a fully open, royalty-free video format, which suits projects that want to avoid proprietary codecs or need a format browsers play natively. It replaces Microsoft's WMV with an open equivalent.
Where does OGV open?
VLC plays OGV on any desktop OS, and Firefox and Chrome play it directly in a page. Support is weaker on phones and in many editors, which often reject Theora.
What quality should I expect?
The conversion re-encodes the video, so it is lossy; Theora in particular is an older codec and may need a higher bitrate to match the WMV source. No re-encode recovers detail the original lacked.
Programs that convert WMV: Freemake Video Converter
