Compress WMV File

What is WMV and why compress it

WMV is a video extension for the ASF container format developed by Microsoft. It can be opened on both Windows and Mac. The format is most often used to store videos on Windows.

You need to compress WMV when you want to share in on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram etc. or send via email because all the web services have a file size limit for uploading. But how to do that?

The Online WMV Compressor can help you solve this issue with one click and without downloading anything to your device. It works on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. The tools allows you to upload a video up to 500 MB for free and does not have a quantity limit.

How to compress a WMV file

1. Add a video

   

   First of all, select the necessary file from any of your devices. If you prefer to store all your media on Google Drive or Dropbox, you can add a video from there too — just click the blue downward arrow and choose the suitable option.

2. Wait a little

   Now wait a few moments depending on the file size. The tool is compressing your video as much as it's possible without losing quality.

3. Download the video

   

   You can see how well your WMV is compressed, compare the initial size and the result. Then save it to your Dropbox or Google Drive account, or download it back to your device.