MOV to WMV Converter
Convert MOV files to WMV with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. Windows Media video format.
- Input
- MOV (.mov)
- Output
- WMV (.wmv)
- Free max size
- 25 MB
- Deleted within
- 24 hours on Free
Convert MOV to WMV from your dashboard
MOV files run on our background conversion workers, so they need a free account. Upload in the dashboard and download your WMV when the job finishes.
About MOV
Apple QuickTime's video container, the default on iPhone.
About WMV
Windows Media video format.
Get Convyx Pro
No watermark, $9/mo
- No watermarks on output files
- 2,000 conversions / month
- 500 MB max file size for this conversion
- 3 conversions at once
How to convert MOV to WMV
- 01
Add your file
Sign in (free) and upload your MOV file from the dashboard — up to 25 MB on the Free plan.
- 02
We convert it
Your file is uploaded over TLS and converted by FFmpeg, which decodes the audio/video streams and re-encodes them with the target container's standard codecs.
- 03
Download the result
Download the WMV file right away, or later from your dashboard history until its retention window ends.
Why convert MOV to WMV?
Both MOV and WMV use lossy compression, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert MOV to WMV is compatibility: WMV plays back smoothly in browsers and on mobile without a codec pack, while MOV doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, WMV is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| MOV | WMV | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .mov | .wmv |
| MIME type | video/quicktime | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Compression | lossy compression | lossy compression |
| Category | video | video |
Common reasons to convert MOV to WMV
- Meeting an upload size limit for a platform or an email attachment
- Playing back on a device or app that doesn't support MOV
- Standardizing on one format so every file behaves the same way in your workflow
MOV to WMV file size limits
| Plan | Max file size |
|---|---|
| Free | 25 MB |
| Pro | 500 MB |
| Business | 512 MB |
| Enterprise | 512 MB |
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and are processed in an isolated job. Uploads and results are deleted automatically on the schedule you pick: Free accounts choose 1 hour or 24 hours; paid plans add immediately (within 5 minutes) and 7 days. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting MOV to WMV free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 50 conversions a month, MOV to WMV included, with files up to 25 MB. Paid plans raise the monthly limit and file size.
Do I need an account to convert MOV to WMV?
Yes, a free account. MOV files are processed by background workers, so you upload them from your dashboard (or the REST API on Business and Enterprise) and download the WMV when the job finishes.
What's the maximum file size for MOV to WMV?
Free: 25 MB, Pro: 500 MB, Business: 512 MB, Enterprise: 512 MB.
How does Convyx convert MOV to WMV?
The conversion runs on FFmpeg, which decodes the audio/video streams and re-encodes them with the target container's standard codecs.
How long do you keep my files?
Uploads and results are deleted automatically. Free accounts choose 1 hour or 24 hours; paid plans add immediately (within 5 minutes) and 7 days.
Will my WMV file have a watermark?
On the Free plan, WMV output includes a small "Converted with Convyx" mark. Pro, Business and Enterprise remove it — Pro is $9/month.
What is the MOV format?
Apple QuickTime's video container, the default on iPhone.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — files are never silently dropped. Failed attempts still count toward your monthly quota, because processing starts as soon as the job is accepted. Files from failed jobs are deleted within 7 days.
Related converters
Including the reverse, WMV to MOV, and other conversions that share a format.