WMV to OGV Converter
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Supports: WMV
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Need help?How to Convert WMV to OGV Online
- Upload Your WMV File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your .wmv video. Batch conversion is supported.
- Set Quality — Under "File Compression," choose "Quality Preset" (Highest → Lowest, default "Very High") or switch to "Constant Bitrate" (default 4 Mbps), "Variable Bitrate" (target 4, min 2, max 8 Mbps), or "Constant Quality" with CRF (0–10, default 7 for Theora).
- Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Keep original, pick a preset (144p–4320p), set by percentage, or enter exact width × height.
- Trim (Optional) — Set a start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss.
- Convert and Download — Click "Convert" and download your OGV file. No sign-up required.
Why Convert WMV to OGV?
WMV is Microsoft's proprietary video format — it requires Microsoft licensing for commercial use and has zero native browser support. OGV (Ogg Video) is completely open-source and royalty-free, with native HTML5 support in Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
Converting WMV to OGV is useful for embedding video on web pages without licensing concerns, publishing on platforms that require open-source formats, or replacing proprietary Windows video with royalty-free alternatives.
Video codec defaults to VP8, audio defaults to Vorbis.
WMV vs OGV Comparison
| Feature | WMV (source) | OGV (output) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Microsoft proprietary | ✅ Royalty-free |
| Browser support | ❌ None native | ✅ Firefox, Chrome, Opera |
| Video codec | WMV2/VC-1 | VP8 (default) |
| Audio codec | WMA | Vorbis (default) |
HTML5 <video> |
❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OGV still relevant with MP4 everywhere?
For most use cases, MP4 is better. OGV matters when you need royalty-free codecs (VP8/Vorbis) or open-source compliance. For general web video, WMV to MP4 is recommended.
Can I batch convert?
Yes. Upload multiple WMV files and download OGV results individually or as a ZIP archive.