How to convert WMV to AMV
To convert WMV to AMV, upload your WMV file, choose AMV as the output format and press Convert. The finished AMV 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 WMV videos into AMV files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your WMV file can be placed in AMV 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 160x128 AMV video with ADPCM mono audio.
What you get with WMV to AMV
- Plays on budget MP4 players
- Very small files
- Tiny resolution suits small screens
- Plays on: Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a smaller file than the WMV original, because AMV compresses more efficiently.
- AMV players have tiny screens, so your video is fitted into 160x128 at 25 frames per second with mono 22 kHz audio.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
WMV vs AMV
| Property | WMV | AMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Media Video | AMV Video |
| Released | 1999, Microsoft | 2005, Chinese MP3/MP4 player makers |
| Generation | Legacy | Niche |
| Typical file size | Medium | Small |
| Plays on | Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere | Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players |
| Best for | Windows-only environments; PowerPoint embedding in older Office versions | cheap MP4 players and kids' gadgets; retro portable players |
Steps to convert WMV to AMV
- Drop your WMV video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that AMV is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new AMV 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 WMV to AMV?
Upload your WMV file, make sure AMV is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the AMV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the WMV to AMV 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 WMV to AMV?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside AMV, 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 AMV file smaller than the WMV original?
Expect a smaller file than the WMV original, because AMV compresses more efficiently. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play AMV files?
AMV files play on Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players.
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.