MOV to WTV Converter

Convert MOV videos to Windows Recorded TV format online

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Windows Media Center

WTV integrates with Windows recorded TV libraries. Convert your MOV files for seamless organization alongside your other Windows media recordings.

Cross-Ecosystem Bridge

Move videos from the Apple QuickTime world into Windows TV recording format. Bridge the gap between macOS-originated content and Windows media management.

Private Conversion

All uploaded MOV files are removed right after processing. WTV downloads are purged within 24 hours — your video content stays confidential.

How to convert MOV to WTV

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Select or drag&drop MOV video to convert it to the WTV format from your computer, iPhone or Android. Moreover, it is possible to choose it from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.

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Now your video is uploaded and you can start the MOV to WTV conversion. If it is needed, change the output format to one of the 37 video formats supported. After that, you can add more videos for batch conversion.

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If you want, you can customize such settings as resolution, quality, aspect ratio and others by clicking the gear icon. Apply them to all the video files if necessary and click the button "Convert" to process.

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Once your video is converted and edited, you can download it to your Mac, PC or another device. If necessary, save the file to your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

About formats

MOV is a multimedia container format developed by Apple Inc. and introduced in December 1991 with the launch of the QuickTime multimedia framework. As the native format of QuickTime, MOV pioneered many concepts that later influenced the ISO base media file format (MPEG-4 Part 12) and its derivatives, including MP4. The container uses a hierarchical atom (or box) structure where each atom holds specific types of data — from video and audio tracks to metadata, text, and timecode information. MOV supports an extremely broad range of codecs including H.264, HEVC, ProRes, Apple Intermediate Codec, AAC, and PCM, among many others. This codec flexibility, combined with features like multiple track support, reference movies, and edit lists, has made MOV a staple of professional video production. The ProRes codec from Apple, commonly delivered in MOV containers, is an industry standard for post-production and broadcast finishing. The format handles both compressed delivery-quality content and high-bit-rate production-quality footage with equal capability. Precise timecode and metadata handling make MOV particularly valued in workflows requiring frame-accurate editing and reliable exchange between production tools. MOV is natively supported across all Apple platforms and widely recognized by professional editing software on all operating systems, maintaining its relevance across decades of evolving video technology.
Developer: Apple Inc.
Initial release: December 2, 1991
WTV (Windows Recorded TV Show) is a digital video recording format developed by Microsoft and introduced in July 2008 with the Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista. The format was designed to replace the earlier DVR-MS recording format used by Windows Media Center, offering a more capable container for recording live television broadcasts. WTV files store video in MPEG-2 or H.264 encoding alongside multiple audio tracks in AC-3 or MPEG audio format, along with closed caption data, electronic program guide metadata, and copy protection flags. The container uses an internal directory structure that supports time-shifting features, allowing Windows Media Center to record content while simultaneously enabling playback from the beginning of the recording. A rich metadata framework preserves detailed program information from the electronic program guide (EPG), including show title, episode description, genre, ratings, and original air date, making it easy to organize and browse recorded content. The format supports both standard definition and high definition recordings from digital cable, over-the-air ATSC, and ClearQAM tuner sources. WTV files are natively accessible through Windows Media Center and can be converted to the simpler DVR-MS format using built-in Windows tools. While Windows Media Center was discontinued after Windows 7 (with limited support in Windows 8), WTV files remain in personal media archives and can be processed by third-party video tools.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: July 16, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MOV to WTV?

WTV is the format Windows Media Center uses for recorded TV. Converting MOV to WTV lets your videos integrate with Windows Media Center libraries.

What software plays WTV?

Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player on Windows 7/8 play WTV natively. VLC also handles WTV playback on any operating system.

Is WTV still supported?

Microsoft discontinued Media Center after Windows 8.1, but WTV files remain playable in VLC and some third-party media center applications.

Does WTV support HD content?

Yes — WTV handles full HD recordings. It was designed to capture HD broadcast television content with multiple audio and subtitle tracks.

Can I convert WTV back to MOV?

Yes — convertio.tools supports bidirectional conversion between many formats. You can convert WTV files back to MOV or any other supported format.

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