The Matroska video file format, .mkv, is an open source video file container which is part of the larger open source Matroska Multimedia Container which includes .mka (audio), .mks (subtitles), and .mk3D (stereoscopic video). It was first developed in 2002 and is today favored by many video authors because of the size of produced files. In 2010 the mkv format became the basis of the popular browser independent open format called WebM with several free video players providing playback support for video files encoded in .mkv. Microsoft Windows does not have native support for .mkv video files but there are plans to include native playback support in Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 10.
The Windows Media Video (or WMV) file format and its associated .wmv filename extension was first released to the public in 1999. It was a proprietary video stream wrapper developed by Microsoft as part of their ASF multimedia container. As of writing, WMV is no longer considered proprietary, since WMV 9 gained standardization as an open standard in the SMPTE 421M specification as VC-1. WMV supports a combination of both audio and video bit streams compressed using one of Microsoft's associated codecs. Also supported is windows media digital rights management for video content.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for MKV to WMV conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload MKV files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized WMV results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent WMV audio with dependable progress tracking.
Any video player that supports DirectShow parser filters can play .mkv files once the correct decoder filers for the video file are installed. Players such as VLC or Xine have native support for .mkv files which eliminates the need to install the DirectShow decoder filter onto the operating system. The .mkv file format is capable of supporting chapter points, subtitles, different audio streams, video, and well as metadata such as file descriptions, synopsis, cover art and more.
WMV in its initial form was Microsoft's implementation of the MPEG-2 Part 2 specification, but has since undergone several revisions, becoming the adopted format for digital video deliver over HD DVD and Blue Ray optical mediums. The format supports high definition video with resolution of up to 1080p.
Upload your video file in the MKV format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select WMV as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted video file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.