WMV to MP4 Converter

Convert Files from WMV to MP4 Format Online for Free

How to Convert WMV to MP4?

AhaConvert allows you to convert WMV videos to MP4 format with 3 easy steps. No need to install any software. It runs in your browser on Windows, macOS, Android, and iPhone. Just use the following instructions to begin your conversion immediately.

Supported Video Converters

MP4 converters

Apart from WMV, AhaConvert can also convert any other video/audio format to MP4. Check out the specific MP4 converters listed below.

WMV converters

Besides MP4, AhaConvert can also convert WMV to other video formats. Check out the WMV to video converters listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions

WMV is Windows-specific and often struggles on Mac, iPhone, Android, and many browsers without extra codecs. Converting WMV to MP4 guarantees that the video will play nearly everywhere, upload smoothly to social platforms, and import cleanly into common editors. With modern compression, MP4 files are generally smaller for the same resolution and frame rate.

WMV is a Microsoft format that generally lives inside an ASF container and uses proprietary WMV video with WMA audio. It works best in Windows Media Player, with limited support elsewhere.

In contrast, MP4 is a more universal container carrying H.264 or H.265 video with AAC audio. It includes subtitles and streaming features and can be recognized by almost all devices, browsers, TVs, and editing apps.

Yes, our WMV to MP4 converter is completely free. There is no need to download software or register. Just follow the steps we outline above. No hidden fees for standard conversions.

Minor brightness or shifts take place because WMV and MP4 may use different color ranges and color spaces. WMV inputs are sometimes handled as full-range RGB, while H.264 MP4 is typically limited-range YUV. Players also perform color management on their own. Our WMV to MP4 converter attempts to preserve the signal as much as possible, but if you do notice a change, you can:

  • Check playback in another player to rule out player processing
  • Export again with the same color range and gamma
  • Make a minor level adjustment in your editor before exporting

Yes. VFR screen shots and webcam recordings in WMV are supported. We normalize to a constant frame rate on conversion so that audio is kept in sync and playback is smooth. Your chosen frame rate is kept unless you set it to target a specific output, such as 30 fps or 60 fps.

Normally yes. MP4 with H.264 or H.265 is more efficient than WMV. You can expect a noticeable decrease in file size while maintaining the same resolution and comparable visual quality.

Yes, for most modern workflows. Editors like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Capcut, and iMovie are optimized for MP4 with H.264 or H.265. WMV imports poorly on non-Windows systems and may lack hardware acceleration. The MP4 conversion improves timeline scrubbing, preview smoothness, and export reliability.

Absolutely. All the video files, whether uploaded or downloaded, are kept safe during processing. We use 256-bit SSL encryption, store files in a secure cloud environment, and automatically delete them within 24 hours.

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Security and Privacy

At AhaConvert, your files are protected with enterprise-grade security. We use 256-bit SSL encryption during transfer, store your data in a secure cloud environment, and guarantee automatic deletion within 24 hours. We fully respect your privacy – we will not view or share your files under any circumstances. Make sure your files are protected at every step, from upload to conversion.