YouTube to WMV Converter

Convert a public YouTube video or Short to WMV and download it from your browser. Create a Windows Media file with WMV2 video and WMA audio when available. The result is an ASF container with a .wmv extension for compatible Windows Media players. No account, app, or extension is required.

Public YouTube videos and Shorts · One video per task

Converted WMV files

Your converted files will appear here.

Follow progress here and save each ready file.

Convert YouTube to WMV in 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Paste the YouTube link

    Copy a public watch, Shorts, or youtu.be link for content you are authorized to use.

  2. 2

    Choose your source resolution

    Choose a maximum resolution, complete verification if requested, and start the WMV conversion.

  3. 3

    Save the WMV file

    Follow the progress, then select Get file to download the .wmv file within 24 hours in the same browser session.

What WMV Is Used For

Create a Windows Media file with WMV2 video and WMA audio when available. The result is an ASF container with a .wmv extension for compatible Windows Media players.

Why Convert YouTube to WMV?

Choose WMV for a Windows Media workflow that accepts WMV2 video and WMA audio in an ASF container. A .wmv extension alone does not guarantee that every Windows application will play it.

Choose a maximum source resolution from 360p to 8K. The actual source may be lower. Re-encoding can change visual quality and file size; this tool does not restore missing detail.

YouTube to WMV Converter Features

WMV output

Create a Windows Media file with WMV2 video and WMA audio when available. The result is an ASF container with a .wmv extension for compatible Windows Media players.

Understand the output quality

Choose a maximum source resolution from 360p to 8K. The actual source may be lower. Re-encoding can change visual quality and file size; this tool does not restore missing detail.

Available source audio

Video and sound are saved together when the source provides sound. Missing audio cannot be recreated.

Public videos and Shorts

Convert one accessible public YouTube video per task using its complete link.

Browser-based conversion

Use a modern mobile or desktop browser. No installation or account is needed; verification may be required.

Separate downloadable file

Each task has its own progress and session-protected file. Save the finished result within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert YouTube video to WMV?

Paste a public YouTube link, select a maximum resolution, and start conversion. When the task is ready, select Get file to save the result.

Can I download YouTube video as WMV?

Yes, for accessible public videos you own or are authorized to download. This tool encodes an actual WMV output; it does not simply change the filename extension. Create a Windows Media file with WMV2 video and WMA audio when available. The result is an ASF container with a .wmv extension for compatible Windows Media players.

What codecs does the WMV file use?

Create a Windows Media file with WMV2 video and WMA audio when available. The result is an ASF container with a .wmv extension for compatible Windows Media players.

Does converting to WMV improve quality?

Choose a maximum source resolution from 360p to 8K. The actual source may be lower. Re-encoding can change visual quality and file size; this tool does not restore missing detail.

Can I convert YouTube Shorts to WMV?

Yes. Paste an individual public Shorts link. The source must be accessible, and the same conversion profile and service limits apply.

Which devices can play WMV files?

You can download using a modern browser. Playback is separate: the receiving player must support WMV and the codecs described above. Compatibility is not guaranteed for every older device.

Do I need to sign in or install an app?

No account or app is needed. Complete security verification if requested. Files belong to the browser session that created the task, so keep that session to collect them.

What limits apply to conversion?

Use an accessible public YouTube video or Short up to one hour long. Private videos, live streams, and playlists are not supported. Files remain available for 24 hours in the same browser session. Queue, verification, and request limits apply. Each task is limited to a 1 GiB finished file and a one-hour source video. Re-encoding may take longer than an MP4 download.

Which YouTube links are supported?

Use one HTTPS youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID, youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID, or youtu.be/VIDEO_ID link. Channel pages, playlist URLs, private content, and live streams are not supported.

Copyright Disclaimer

Only use content you own or have permission to download and convert. Public availability does not grant copyright permission. downvideo is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.

You are responsible for ensuring that downloading, editing, sharing, or publishing the result complies with the content owner’s permissions and the source platform’s terms.

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