About the WMV file format
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video format from which mp3.now can extract an audio track and convert it to MP3.
The guide and converter lists are generated from the live MP3.now catalog, so every conversion shown here is available.
Why WMV files are used
Windows Media Video files combine video, audio, timing and metadata in the .wmv format.
On mp3.now, WMV is used as a source when you want to extract its audio track into a standalone MP3 file.
What to know about WMV
Media container
WMV can hold encoded video and one or more audio tracks.
Audio extraction
Conversion to MP3 keeps the selected audio content and removes the video stream.
Codec support
Successful decoding depends on the codecs stored inside the container.
File size
Video sources are usually much larger than the extracted audio result.
How WMV conversion works
Converting WMV decodes the source audio and encodes it with the destination format's codec and selected quality settings.
Lossy conversion cannot restore detail already removed from the source, so keep the original when quality matters.
mp3.now accepts WMV as an input and converts its audio to MP3.
WMV compatibility and software support
Playback support for WMV depends on the device, browser, container features and codecs inside the file.
MP3 output is broadly supported by phones, computers, browsers, editors and media players.
WMV and related formats
When should you use WMV?
- Music extraction: Save a song or performance as audio-only MP3.
- Speech and interviews: Extract spoken audio for listening or transcription.
- Editing: Create an audio track for an editor or production workflow.
- Smaller delivery: Remove video data when only the sound is required.
Convert from WMV
Use WMV as the source.
WMV file format FAQ
What is a WMV file?
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video format from which mp3.now can extract an audio track and convert it to MP3.
Can MP3.now convert WMV files?
mp3.now accepts WMV as an input and converts its audio to MP3.
What changes when WMV is converted?
Converting WMV decodes the source audio and encodes it with the destination format's codec and selected quality settings.
Should I keep the original WMV file?
Lossy conversion cannot restore detail already removed from the source, so keep the original when quality matters.