WTV to MPG Converter

How to Convert WTV to MPG Online

1. Upload Your WTV File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your .wtv Windows Media Center recording. Batch conversion is supported.
2. 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 "Specific file size" (default 24 MB).
3. Choose Video Codec (Optional) — Defaults to MPEG-2 for MPG output. Also supports MPEG-1, H.264, and MPEG-4.
4. Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Keep original, pick a preset (144p–4320p), set by percentage, or enter exact width × height.
5. Trim (Optional) — Set a start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss to extract a specific scene.
6. Convert and Download — Click "Convert" and download your MPG file. No sign-up required.

Why Convert WTV to MPG?

WTV (Windows TV) is Microsoft's proprietary format for Windows Media Center TV recordings. It uses MPEG-2 video with Dolby Digital AC-3 or MPEG-1 Layer II audio, and may include DRM protection. WTV files only play in Windows Media Center — which was discontinued in Windows 10.

Converting WTV to MPG re-encodes the recording as standard MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio, making it playable on any media player, DVD authoring software, or streaming device. Audio defaults to MP2 in the MPG container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will DRM-protected WTV files convert?

No. DRM-protected recordings from cable/satellite providers cannot be converted. This works with unprotected WTV recordings.

Is WTV still used?

Rarely. Windows Media Center was discontinued in Windows 10. WTV files are legacy recordings that need conversion for modern playback.

Can I batch convert?

Yes. Upload multiple WTV files and download MPG results individually or as a ZIP archive.