How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac/Windows?

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How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac/Windows?

25 September 2020 John Weaver Senior Program Developer

Summary
WMV is the standard format in Windows Media Player. But this format is not compatible with the media players on Mac, such as iMovie and QuickTime. Therefore, if you want to play the WMV files on Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod, you have to convert WMV to the other formats, such as MP4. In this article, we will talk about how to convert WMV to MP4 on Mac/Windows.

Content

Part 1: What is WMV?

Part 2: Why WMV Converted to MP4?

Part 3: How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac?

1. What is Renee Video Editor?
2. How to Use?

Part 4: How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Windows?

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro?
2. How to Use?

Part 1: What is WMV?

WMV (Windows Media Video) is the streaming media format published by Microsoft. It is upgraded and extended from ASF (Advanced Stream Format). The WMV file can be used in online videos and transmission because it can be downloaded while being played.

In fact, although WMV is useful in Windows OS, it is not compatible with the other systems. Besides, the WMV file is not clearer than the videos in the other formats.

In addition, the download license and certificate should be enabled when the WMV file is viewed online. But some advertisers place their ads into the license, which causes troubles to users. Therefore, WMV is debated much.

Part 2: Why WMV Converted to MP4?

From the above contents, we know WMV is not perfect, incompatible with Mac OS. If you want to view the WMV file on Mac, you should convert WMV to MP4.

Compared to the other formats, MP4 is small, easy to transfer. Importantly, it can be used on Mac and Windows. It shall be the first choice in format conversion.

Part 3: How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Mac?

If you want to convert WMV to MP4 on Mac, you should draw support to the professional format converter or the video editing software. Renee Video Editor is recommended. It is not only a format convert but also a video editor.

1. What is Renee Video Editor?

Renee Video Editor is the popular software that supports to convert many video formats, such as WMV, AVI, MP4 and M4A. Besides, it can cut videos in batch, add subtitles and filters. It is very convenient for users to achieve various editing operations in the software.

2. How to Use?

Step 1: Install and open Renee Video Editor and click on [Advanced Cutter].

Step 2: Click on [Add File] to select the target video.

Step 3: Select the output format, such as MP4, based on your video player.

use renee video editor to convert wmv to mp4

Step 4: Finally, click on [Start] to convert WMV to MP4.

Part 4: How to Convert WMV to MP4 on Windows?

In the above part, we’ve learned about how to convert WMV to MP4 on Mac. For Windows users, how do they convert video formats on Windows? We recommend you use Renee Video Editor Pro.

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro?

Renee Video Editor Pro is the multi-functional software that contains video editing and screen recording. It can not only satisfy users’ needs on recording computer screens, playing video and sound sources, etc., but also create more possibilities for video editing. Users can add watermarks to the videos that are being recorded, but also optimize the video contents, like adding various kinds of transition, switching between different filter styles freely, adding exclusive subtitles for independent images, etc.

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2. How to Use?

Next, we will show you how to convert WMV to MP4 with Renee Video Editor Pro. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Install and open Renee Video Editor Pro. Then, click on [Video Toolbox].

select video toolbox in Renee Video Editor

Step 2: Click on [Add Files] to select the WMV file.

select the video file in renee video editor pro

Step 3: In [Output Format], select MP4. There are many options for different devices, such as iPhone/iPad/HUAWEI.

select mp4 as the output format and save in renee video editor pro

Step 4: Finally, click on [Start] to convert the format. Check it in the output folder as the conversion is completed.

convert wmv to mp4 with renee video editor pro

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