Video conversion
Convert MOV to WMV
Updated Jul 2026
MOV is the video format from iPhones and Macs, and WMV is an older Windows video format that some Windows software still expects. To convert MOV to WMV, open the file in a converter and export it as WMV. Doing it on your own computer keeps the video, and any location data it carries, off other people's servers.
- Extension
- .mov
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- iPhone / Mac recordings
- Compression
- Lossy
- Extension
- .wmv
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- Windows video
- Compression
- Lossy
Convert MOV to WMV on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert MOV to WMV
- Open Morphjet and drag in the MOV file you want to convert. Add one clip or a whole folder at once.
- Choose WMV as the output format.
- Convert. The WMV is written next to your original, and nothing leaves your machine.
MOV vs WMV: what actually changes
| MOV | WMV | |
|---|---|---|
| Plays natively on | Mac and iPhone, plus most modern Windows apps | Windows Media Player and older Windows software |
| File size | Efficient, modern compression | Larger for the same quality, older compression |
| Quality after conversion | Original quality | A step down, since WMV's compression is less efficient |
| Editing software support | Broad support on Mac and Windows | Mostly Windows tools, and fading even there |
| Keeps date and location metadata | Yes, if recorded on iPhone | Not reliably, WMV doesn't carry the same metadata fields |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert MOV to WMV when you need a clip to open in an older Windows program or a Windows Media Player workflow that specifically expects WMV.
Keep the MOV original if you're editing, archiving, or sharing with anyone on a Mac or a recent version of Windows, since MOV holds better quality in a smaller file and WMV support is mostly a legacy need at this point.
Why not just use an online converter?
iPhone videos often carry the date, device, and GPS location of where they were shot, embedded right in the MOV file. Upload that clip to an online converter and it, along with that location history, sits on a server you don't control. Converting on your own computer means the video never leaves your machine.
Questions
Does converting MOV to WMV lose quality?
Usually, yes, a little. WMV's compression is older and less efficient than what MOV typically uses, so re-encoding into WMV tends to produce a slightly larger file with a small drop in quality.
Will the WMV keep the video's date and location?
Not reliably. WMV doesn't have the same metadata fields as MOV, so details like GPS location recorded on an iPhone often don't survive the conversion.
Why would I need WMV instead of MOV in the first place?
WMV was Microsoft's default video format for years, and some older Windows software, presentation tools, or Media Player setups still expect it. If everyone involved is on a Mac or modern Windows, you probably don't need it at all.
Can I convert MOV to WMV without uploading the file anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so the video never travels over the internet. You can do it with your wifi off.
Morphjet converts MOV, WMV, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.