How to convert GIF to WMV
To convert GIF to WMV, upload your GIF 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 GIF image files into WMV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with GIF to WMV
- Plays in Windows Media Player and older PowerPoint
- Compact files for its era
- Widely accepted by Windows-only workflows
- Opens in: Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs WMV
| Property | GIF | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Windows Media Video |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 1999, Microsoft |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | Windows-only environments; PowerPoint embedding in older Office versions |
Steps to convert GIF to WMV
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WMV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new WMV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to WMV?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that WMV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the WMV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to WMV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to WMV?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to WMV?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open WMV files?
WMV files open in Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.