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Free Online WTV Converter

Convert Windows Media Center WTV recordings to MP4, MKV, MOV and more. Free, fast, and secure.

Drop WTV files here
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How to Convert WTV Files Online — Free & Instant

Convert Windows Media Center WTV recordings to MP4, MKV, or MOV.

Upload Your WTV Recording

Add your WTV file recorded by Windows Media Center. This format is tied to Windows and won’t play on phones, Macs, or most editors.

Pick a Portable Format

Choose MP4 to watch recorded TV on any device, MKV to keep multiple audio tracks, or MOV for Apple and editing.

Download Your Video

Download the converted recording and watch it anywhere. Uploads are deleted within 24 hours.

Video Format Comparison

Choose the right output format when converting WTV video files.

Format Compression File Size Compatibility Best For
MP4 H.264/H.265 Small–medium Universal Sharing, streaming, social media
MOV H.264/ProRes Medium–large Apple, QuickTime Mac editing, iPhone recordings
MKV Multiple codecs Large PC, media players High-quality archiving, subtitles
WebM VP8/VP9 Small Web browsers Web embedding, HTML5 video
AVI Various Large Windows, legacy devices Legacy compatibility, editing

Why Convert WTV Files?

Watch recorded TV anywhere

WTV is tied to Windows Media Center and won’t play on phones, Macs, or most devices. Convert to MP4 to watch your recordings anywhere.

Edit and trim recordings

Convert WTV to MP4 or MOV to import into editors so you can cut ads, trim shows, and repurpose footage.

Reduce large recording sizes

WTV recordings are big. Converting to efficient MP4 saves storage while keeping the recording watchable.

Keep multiple audio tracks

Convert WTV to MKV to retain secondary audio tracks from broadcast recordings.

Preserve your archive

Migrate WTV recordings to MP4 so your library survives Windows Media Center’s retirement.

No Software Required

Convert WTV video directly in your browser — no desktop apps, no plugins. Files up to 10 MB are always free, and all videos are deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

WTV Converter FAQ

Quick answers about output formats, compatibility, quality trade-offs, and the best workflows for WTV files.

What formats can I convert WTV files to?

You can convert WTV files to multiple formats. Choose from the available output options listed on this page. Each conversion tool is optimized for the specific format pair to preserve quality.

How long does WTV conversion take?

Most WTV conversions complete in a few seconds for small to medium files. Larger files may take slightly longer depending on the output format and file size. Processing happens either in your browser or on our fast servers.

Will converting from WTV reduce quality?

Quality depends on the target format. Converting between lossless formats preserves full quality. Converting to lossy formats may reduce quality slightly, but iFormat uses optimized settings to maintain the best possible output for each format pair.

What is the maximum file size for WTV conversion?

Free users can convert WTV files up to 100 MB. Pro plan users get higher limits up to 1 GB, and Business plan users can convert files up to 5 GB.
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