Video conversion
Convert MPEG to WMV
Updated Jul 2026
MPEG is the older broadcast and DVD video format, while WMV is Windows Media Video, built for playback on Windows PCs and in Windows Media Player. To convert, open the MPEG file in a converter and export it as WMV. Doing this on your own computer means the video never has to leave your machine first.
- Extension
- .mpeg
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- Broadcast, DVD
- Compression
- Lossy
- Extension
- .wmv
- Type
- Video
- Typically
- Windows video
- Compression
- Lossy
Convert MPEG to WMV on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert MPEG to WMV
- Open Morphjet and drag in the MPEG file you want to convert, or drop in a whole folder of clips at once.
- Choose WMV as the output format.
- Convert. The WMV file is written right next to your original, and nothing leaves your machine.
MPEG vs WMV: what actually changes
| MPEG | WMV | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Larger for the same quality, older compression | Smaller, more efficient compression |
| Quality | Decent broadcast or DVD quality, already lossy | Good quality, though re-encoding a lossy file loses a little more detail |
| Plays natively on | DVD players, broadcast equipment, older software | Windows PCs and Windows Media Player |
| Plays on Mac or mobile | Yes, widely supported | Not natively, usually needs extra software |
| Common use | Broadcast, DVD, older camcorders | Windows-based playback and older Windows video projects |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert MPEG to WMV when you're moving old broadcast or DVD footage into a Windows-based workflow, like Windows Media Player or an older Windows video editor that expects WMV.
Keep the MPEG original if you're archiving broadcast or DVD masters, or if the video needs to play on non-Windows devices without extra software, since WMV support outside Windows is limited.
Why not just use an online converter?
Old MPEG footage, whether it's home video, DVD rips, or broadcast recordings, isn't the kind of thing you want to hand over to a random web server just to change its format. An online converter uploads the whole file before it can convert it, then you're trusting a stranger's server with it. Converting on your own computer keeps the footage right where it started, on your machine.
Questions
Does converting MPEG to WMV lose quality?
A little. Both formats are lossy, so re-encoding from MPEG to WMV adds a small, one-time quality loss on top of whatever was already lost when the MPEG was made. It's usually not noticeable unless you zoom in or started from a low-bitrate source.
Will a WMV file play on a Mac or iPhone?
Not natively. WMV was built around Windows, so Mac, iPhone, and Android software usually needs extra software installed to open it. If you need broad playback across devices, a more universal format is usually the safer bet.
Why convert MPEG to WMV instead of another format?
It mainly makes sense if you're specifically working inside Windows Media Player or an older Windows program that expects WMV. For general sharing or archiving, most people are better served by a more widely supported format.
Can I convert MPEG to WMV without uploading the video?
Yes. Morphjet converts the file locally on your own computer, so the footage never travels over the internet. That matters more for video than people expect, since clips are large and can take a while to upload anywhere.
Morphjet converts MPEG, WMV, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.