How to convert WMV to WEBM
- Add your .WMV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WEBM in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WEBM file.
What to expect
- Video and audio are re-encoded into open WebM codecs (VP8/VP9/AV1 with Vorbis/Opus), a lossy but efficient step.
- WebM plays natively in browsers and in VLC; some phones, TVs and editors do not support it.
- WMV container metadata and any DRM do not carry into the WebM container.
Frequently asked questions
How is the quality after WMV to WebM?
WebM carries VP8, VP9 or AV1 video with Vorbis or Opus audio, so the WMV is re-encoded into one of those codecs. It is a lossy step, but modern codecs like VP9 or AV1 can hold quality well even at smaller sizes.
Why convert WMV to WebM?
WebM is Google's open, royalty-free web video format that plays natively in browsers, so it suits embedding video on the web without proprietary codecs. It replaces Windows-oriented WMV with a broadly web-compatible container.
Where does WebM open?
Any modern browser plays WebM without a codec pack, and VLC opens it too. Some older TVs, phones and editors reject it, in which case MP4 is the common fallback.
Is the file smaller than the WMV?
Often yes, because VP9 and AV1 are efficient codecs that can reach a given quality at a lower bitrate than older WMV. The exact size depends on the codec and bitrate chosen, and the re-encode takes time.
Programs that convert WMV: Freemake Video Converter · Free Studio · MediaCoder · SUPER · WinX Video Converter · Miro Video Converter · XMedia Recode · Wondershare Video Converter
