WMV Compressor – Online & Free

  1. Upload your file.
  2. Select the compression option.
  3. Click the Compress button.
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Compress WMV files online for free

WMV, or Windows Media Video, is a compressed video format developed by Microsoft, designed to deliver decent quality at relatively small sizes and play smoothly on Windows. It was widely used for downloads, presentations, and streaming in the Windows ecosystem. Even with its efficient compression, longer or higher-quality WMV files can still grow large enough to be awkward to email or store.

When a WMV file is bigger than you need, the Movavi compressor lets you compress WMV online without installing anything. It’s free, runs entirely in your current browser tab, and takes just three steps: upload your video, choose your settings, and download. You can reduce WMV file size for email, cloud storage, presentations, or uploads. This free WMV compressor keeps the picture clear while trimming the megabytes, and it handles long or high-resolution clips smoothly. With adjustable bitrate, Movavi serves as a reliable WMV size reducer online that lets you shrink a WMV file without sacrificing the detail you want to preserve.

How to reduce WMV size with our online compressor

Add your file to the tool

Click Add Your Media and choose the video for compressing. Remember that your file shouldn’t be larger than 500 MB.

Choose the compressing option

Select the level of compression according to your needs.

Save the compressed file

Choose an export option in the appeared window and save your video.

Reasons to use the online WMV compressor from Movavi

Beginner-friendly

You don’t have to be a video-editing pro – the compression process is as simple as possible.

Guaranteed security

Your files are safe and secure with us – no third parties have access to them.

Online tool

Work right in your browser – no additional desktop programs or plug-ins needed.

Helpful interface

Our WMV size reducer has an interface so simple and understandable that you’ll learn how to use it in seconds.

Different compression levels

You can choose from 3 compression options depending on what you want to get: a better quality or a smaller output file.

Free saving

Choose from different export options: save your WMV file for free with a watermark or select another variant.

What is a WMV file?

Full name

Windows Media Video

Format type

Video

Developed by

Microsoft

Description

Compressed video format developed for the Windows ecosystem

File extension

.wmv (also .wm)

Technical details

Based on WMV/VC-1 codecs; commonly held in the ASF container

Associated programs

Windows Media Player, VLC, MPC-HC

Frequently asked questions

What is the WMV format used for?

WMV is a Microsoft video format common for Windows playback, downloads, and presentations, offering good quality at fairly small sizes.

Will compressing a WMV file reduce its quality?

You set the resolution and bitrate, so you control the trade-off. Light to moderate compression usually keeps the video looking good.

Can I compress WMV without installing software?

Yes. Movavi’s compressor runs entirely in your browser.

Should I convert WMV to MP4?

If you want wider compatibility across devices, converting to MP4 is a good idea, and Movavi can compress and convert your files.

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