How to convert DV to WMV
To convert DV to WMV, upload your DV file, choose WMV as the output format and press Convert. The finished WMV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns DV videos into WMV files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your DV file can be placed in WMV as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as Windows Media Video 8 with Windows Media Audio 2.
Why convert DV to WMV?
- Plays in Windows Media Player and older PowerPoint
- Compact files for its era
- Widely accepted by Windows-only workflows
- Plays on: Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a smaller file than the DV original, because WMV compresses more efficiently.
- WMV output uses Windows Media Video 8, the version that every Windows Media Player understands.
- DV files are large, so uploads can take a while on slower connections.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
DV vs WMV
| Property | DV | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Digital Video (DV25) | Windows Media Video |
| Released | 1995, Sony, Panasonic, JVC and others | 1999, Microsoft |
| Generation | Pro | Legacy |
| Typical file size | Huge | Medium |
| Plays on | Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, VLC and MiniDV camcorders | Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere |
| Best for | editing old MiniDV footage; tape-capture workflows | Windows-only environments; PowerPoint embedding in older Office versions |
Steps to convert DV to WMV
- Drop your DV video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WMV is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new WMV file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DV to WMV?
Upload your DV file, make sure WMV is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the WMV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the DV to WMV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting DV to WMV?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside WMV, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my WMV file smaller than the DV original?
Expect a smaller file than the DV original, because WMV compresses more efficiently. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play WMV files?
WMV files play on Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.