Convert WMV to MOV Online

CONVERT WMV to MOV ONLINE

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2) Set converting WMV to MOV options

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Total Movie Converter Total Movie Converter is a handy solution to convert video files of almost all popular video codecs toAVI, MPG, WMV, MPEG, FLV. In addition, Total Movie Converter is great for converting video for iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Archos, XBox and others thanks to the new Video To Device feature.

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The video converter can also change the codec or system type between all popular video formats. You can also adjust Audio\Video bitrate, Frame Rate, cut any piece of your movie or combine video.

How to convert WMV to MOV?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your WMV file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose MOV as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your MOV file.

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There is no need to install any software to convert WMV to MOV with CoolUtils. Simply access the internet, and you can easily convert your file online with our service.

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Ease of Use

Converting WMV Windows Media Video to MOV QuickTime online has never been so simple. Drop your .wmv file and the converter repackages it as MOV — native in QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and every macOS video tool.

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We understand the importance of privacy, which is why we've developed a comprehensive privacy policy detailing how we handle your files and personal information. You can read the policy here.

WMV File

File extension	.WMV
Category	Video File
Description	WMV is a video file format compressed using Windows Media Video. It is often used for streaming and downloading videos in the Windows environment.
Associated programs	Windows Media Player, VLC, KMPlayer, PotPlayer
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	video/x-ms-wmv
Useful links	More detailed information on WMV files
Conversion type	WMV to MOV

MOV File

File extension	.MOV
Category	Video File
Description	MOV (QuickTime File Format) is Apple’s multimedia container for video, audio, timecode, and metadata. It supports multiple tracks and modern codecs (e.g., ProRes, H.264/H.265).
Associated programs	QuickTime Player, VLC, FFmpeg, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro
Developed by	Apple Inc.
MIME type	video/quicktime
Useful links	https://developer.apple.com/quicktimeMore detailed information on MOV files

2026-01-17

I received corporate training videos in WMV from a Windows team and needed to import them into Final Cut Pro for editing. The MOV conversion was clean and the files loaded into FCP without any issues.

Chloe Martin

2026-03-29

Our video production team on Mac needed WMV footage from a Windows-based broadcaster converted to MOV for iMovie editing. This tool delivered excellent quality output quickly.

Takeshi Yamamoto

2026-05-13

Had a large batch of WMV recordings from a Windows conference system that needed to be edited on Mac. Converting to MOV first made the workflow seamless in Final Cut Pro.

Marta Fernandez

Rating WMV to MOV

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WMV to MOV Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

Why convert WMV to MOV?

Apple QuickTime Player, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie do not open WMV — Microsoft stopped supporting Windows Media on macOS in 2009. MOV is the QuickTime container these applications expect. Converting lets you edit and play WMV content natively on a Mac.

Does the conversion re-encode the video?

Yes. MOV does not carry WMV codecs. The converter re-encodes from WMV 7/8/9 to H.264 (or H.265) and from WMA audio to AAC. Expect a small quality cost on the second encode.

Will the MOV play in QuickTime Player on macOS?

Yes. QuickTime Player on macOS Big Sur and later plays H.264 and H.265 in MOV natively. macOS Catalina and earlier may need an HEVC codec install for H.265.

Can I edit the result in Final Cut Pro?

Yes. Final Cut Pro X imports MOV natively without compatibility warnings. For best edit performance with longer footage, transcode further to Apple ProRes — the desktop Total Movie Converter has a ProRes preset.

Can the converter handle DRM-protected WMV files?

No. Files protected by Microsoft's PlaysForSure or Windows Media DRM cannot be converted. You must remove the DRM through legitimate channels first.

How do I batch-convert WMV files to MOV?

Use the desktop command line: TotalMovieConverter.exe C:\src_files C:\tgt_out /ConvertTo mov /ProcessRecursively walks the folder tree and converts every WMV in one run.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Uploaded files are deleted automatically after you download the result. They are not stored, indexed, or shared. For confidential footage, convert locally with Total Movie Converter on your own computer.

Convert WMV to MOV — Windows Media Video for macOS and Final Cut Pro

WMV is Microsoft's proprietary video format, and Apple's QuickTime Player, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie refuse to open it. MOV is the QuickTime container they were designed around. Drop your .wmv file above to produce a MOV that opens natively in every macOS application.

What Is WMV?

WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's proprietary video format, introduced in 1999 with Windows Media Player 7. It covers WMV 7, WMV 8, and the VC-1-based WMV 9 codecs, usually wrapped in an ASF (Advanced Systems Format) container with the .wmv extension. WMV plays natively on every Windows release since Windows ME. On macOS, native support disappeared when Microsoft discontinued Windows Media Components for QuickTime in 2009; today QuickTime Player, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie all refuse WMV.

What Is MOV?

MOV is Apple's QuickTime File Format, introduced with QuickTime 1.0 in 1991. It is the native container of macOS and iOS — QuickTime Player, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Motion, and the iPhone Camera app all use MOV. Inside, MOV typically holds H.264, H.265, ProRes, or Apple Animation video plus AAC or PCM audio. On Windows, QuickTime Player handles MOV, as do VLC and Windows 10/11 Movies & TV.

WMV vs MOV — Format Comparison

Property	WMV	MOV
Developer	Microsoft (1999)	Apple (1991)
Container	ASF	QuickTime File Format
Typical codec	WMV 7/8/9 (VC-1)	H.264, H.265, ProRes
Native on macOS	No (since 2009)	Yes
QuickTime Player	No	Native
Final Cut Pro	No	Native
DRM	Yes (PlaysForSure)	No

When Do You Need WMV to MOV Conversion?

Import old WMV webinars or screen recordings into Final Cut Pro
Edit Windows Media content on a Mac running iMovie
Play WMV in macOS QuickTime Player without installing third-party software
Hand WMV source files to a macOS-based editor or motion-graphics artist
Modernise WMV recordings from older corporate training libraries
Add WMV content to a Final Cut Pro X library without compatibility warnings

Command-Line Conversion

Batch-convert an entire folder without opening the interface:

TotalMovieConverter.exe C:\src_files C:\tgt_out /ConvertTo mov /ProcessRecursively

Add /ProcessRecursively to include subfolders. Save the command in a .bat file for scheduled or automated runs.

Online vs Desktop

Feature	Online (this page)	Total Movie Converter (desktop)
File size limit	50 MB	Unlimited
Batch conversion	One file at a time	Entire folders at once
Software install	None required	Windows 7–11
Output options	Standard	Full control
Command-line	No	Yes
Privacy	File uploaded to server	Stays on your computer
Price	Free	From $29.90

Convert WMV to MOV Online