Convert Windows TV (.wtv) to Android Video (.android-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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WTV (Windows TV) is Microsoft's DVR recording format from Windows Media Center, storing broadcast television with MPEG-2 or H.264 video, AC3 or AAC audio, and EPG metadata including program title, description, channel name, and recording time. The NTFS-like container supports multiple multiplexed streams and was the standard format for TV tuner recordings from 2007 through Windows 8.1. The Android Video device preset is a pre-configured FFmpeg profile that outputs H.264 Baseline Profile video with AAC-LC audio at resolutions and bitrates optimized for Android smartphones and tablets.
Windows Media Center was discontinued in Windows 10, stranding millions of WTV recordings in personal archives. Android devices have never supported WTV playback, making conversion mandatory for anyone wanting to watch recorded TV shows on their phone or tablet.
WTV files are completely unplayable on Android — no Android media player recognizes the WTV container or its NTFS-like internal structure. Even third-party Android players like VLC and MX Player cannot open WTV files reliably. The Android Video preset eliminates all guesswork by outputting H.264 Baseline at 720p with AAC stereo audio, a combination guaranteed to play on every Android device manufactured since 2012.
The preset also handles the technical complexities automatically — deinterlacing broadcast 1080i content, downmixing 5.1 AC3 surround to stereo, and selecting appropriate bitrates for mobile viewing. This produces files that play smoothly even on mid-range Android hardware without stuttering or battery drain from inefficient decoding.
FFmpeg demuxes the WTV container, extracts the MPEG-2 or H.264 video and AC3 or AAC audio streams. The Android preset applies H.264 Baseline Profile Level 3.1 encoding at up to 720p resolution with a target bitrate of 2-4 Mbps. Audio is re-encoded to AAC-LC stereo at 128 kbps. Interlaced 1080i and 480i sources are deinterlaced with yadif before scaling. The output MP4 container uses faststart for streaming compatibility. EPG metadata is discarded as MP4 metadata fields do not map to WTV's proprietary EPG structure.
The Android preset at 720p with 2-4 Mbps H.264 preserves excellent visual quality from WTV broadcast sources. Standard definition recordings (480i MPEG-2) upscale slightly to fill modern phone screens. HD recordings (720p/1080i) are preserved at native 720p resolution. Audio at 128 kbps AAC stereo is transparent for broadcast content. File sizes are approximately 1-2 GB per hour — manageable for modern Android devices with 64-256 GB storage.
| Device | WTV | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
WTV to Android Video conversion makes Windows Media Center TV recordings fully playable on any Android device, with optimized encoding that balances quality and file size for mobile viewing.
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| Funktion | WTV | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Fulde navn | Windows TV | Android Compatible Video |
| Filendelse | .wtv | .mp4 |
| Bedst til | Windows Media Center | Android optimized |