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Convert WMV to MOV

WMV is great for Windows Media Player and older PowerPoint presentations, but MOV is the better choice for iPhone recordings and video editing on Mac. Convert WMV to MOV in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Fit
    Mirror
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert WMV to MOV

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more WMV files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MOV is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MOV downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    WMV vs MOV

    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    WMVMOV
    Full nameWindows Media VideoApple QuickTime Movie
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMicrosoftApple
    Introduced19991991
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✕ No✓ Yes

    About WMV and MOV

    WMV: WMV is Microsoft's video format for Windows Media Player and older Windows PCs.

    MOV: MOV is Apple's QuickTime format and the default for videos recorded on iPhone. Recent iPhones record MOV files in HEVC (H.265), which many Windows PCs and older Android phones can't play.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WMV to MOV on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your WMV, make sure MOV is selected and tap Convert. The MOV file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting WMV to MOV reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this WMV to MOV converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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