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WTV Windows Recorded TV Format
WTV (Windows Recorded TV Show) is Microsoft's proprietary video container format used by Windows Media Center for recording broadcast television. It stores MPEG-2 or H.264 video with AC-3 audio alongside TV guide metadata, closed captions, and optional DRM.
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How to Convert Video to WTV
To convert file format to WTV has always been easy using our video converter to WTV tool. Here's how:
Step 1: Upload your file
Click on the 'Choose File' button to upload your file (Supported formats: ).
Step 2: Select the WTV Format
Select WTV in convert to format list.
Step 3: Edit options
Now, you have multiple options like quality, resize etc, based on WTV format.
Step 4: Download Converted File
Once the conversion is complete, click the 'Download' button to save the converted WTV file hassle-free!
WTV — Windows Media Center Recorded TV Show
WTV is the video container format used by Windows Media Center (WMC) to record digital broadcast television on Windows Vista and Windows 7. It replaced the older DVR-MS format and stores MPEG-2 or H.264 video with AC-3 audio alongside extensive metadata including TV programme information, channel data, closed captions, and content advisory information.
Windows Media Center End-of-Life
Windows Media Center was removed from Windows 10 and is no longer supported. WTV files from WMC-equipped Windows 7 PCs are now legacy recordings that require conversion for continued playback.
Converting WTV Files with LetsConvert
LetsConvert uses FFmpeg to convert WTV files to MP4, MKV, AVI, and other formats. The WTV container is parsed to extract the video and audio streams. MPEG-2 video from WTV is transcoded to H.264 for MP4 output; H.264 content is remuxed where possible.
Why Convert from WTV?
WTV is proprietary to Windows Media Center and is not supported by most media players, smart TVs, or editing applications. Converting to MP4 or MKV ensures your TV recordings remain accessible.
Common WTV Conversion Targets
- WTV → MP4: Convert for playback on any modern device or TV.
- WTV → MKV: Convert for archiving with preserved audio tracks and subtitles.
- WTV → AVI: Convert for legacy player compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions: WTV Format
What replaced WTV in Windows 10?
Windows 10 removed Windows Media Center entirely. There is no official replacement. WTV files must be converted to a standard format for continued playback.
Are WTV recordings protected by DRM?
Recordings from paid cable/satellite channels may include CableCARD DRM. DRM-free recordings from over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts can be converted freely. LetsConvert can only process DRM-free WTV files.