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Convert WTV to iPad Video — Free Online Converter

Convert Windows TV (.wtv) to iPad Video (.ipad-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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How to Convert

1

Upload your .wtv file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

2

Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

3

Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.

About WTV to iPad Video Conversion

WTV (Windows TV) is the Windows Media Center DVR recording format, capturing broadcast television with MPEG-2 or H.264 video, AC3 or AAC audio, and EPG metadata in an NTFS-like container. The iPad Video device preset is a pre-configured FFmpeg profile targeting Apple's iPad line, outputting H.264 Main Profile video with AAC-LC audio at resolutions up to 1080p — optimized for the iPad's Retina display, A-series chip decoding capabilities, and battery-efficient playback.

The iPad's large 10-11 inch screen demands higher resolution than phone presets, making it the ideal portable viewing device for converted TV recordings. With storage options from 64 GB to 2 TB on modern iPads, entire WTV recording libraries can be carried as a personal archive.

Why Convert WTV to iPad Video?

iPadOS has never supported WTV playback — the format is completely foreign to Apple's media stack. Even VLC for iPad cannot reliably parse WTV's NTFS-like container structure. The iPad Video preset produces MP4 files with H.264 Main Profile at up to 1080p resolution, perfectly matched to the iPad's hardware video decoder for smooth, battery-efficient playback in the native Videos app or Files app.

The iPad's Retina display benefits from higher resolution output compared to phone presets. Standard definition WTV recordings look good on iPad screens, while HD 720p and 1080i recordings look excellent at the iPad's native resolution. The preset also ensures correct color space handling and deinterlacing for broadcast sources.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting Windows Media Center TV recordings for offline viewing on iPad during flights and travel
  • Building a personal TV archive on iPad for family entertainment without internet dependency
  • Making recorded concerts and live events portable on iPad for big-screen personal viewing
  • Transferring children's show recordings to iPad for road trip entertainment
  • Creating an iPad-based media library from legacy WTV recordings for bedside viewing

How It Works

FFmpeg demuxes the WTV container and re-encodes for iPad compatibility. The preset uses H.264 Main Profile Level 4.0 at up to 1080p with AAC-LC stereo at 160 kbps. Interlaced sources are deinterlaced with yadif. HD WTV recordings maintain their resolution; SD content is preserved at native dimensions. The MP4 output uses faststart for progressive playback. Bitrate targets 4-6 Mbps for HD content and 2-3 Mbps for SD, matching the iPad's decoding capabilities without wasting bits on imperceptible quality.

Quality & Performance

The iPad preset preserves excellent visual quality on the iPad's Retina display. HD WTV recordings at 720p or 1080i produce crisp output at 4-6 Mbps. Standard definition 480i recordings are deinterlaced and presented cleanly at their native resolution. Audio at 160 kbps AAC stereo is transparent for all broadcast content including concerts and music shows. Files are approximately 2-3 GB per hour for HD content.

FFMPEG EngineModerateMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DeviceWTViPad Video
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Recommended Settings by Platform

YouTube

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Instagram

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

TikTok

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Twitter/X

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

WhatsApp

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Discord

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use the iPad preset rather than a generic MP4 conversion to get resolution and bitrate tuned specifically for iPad hardware
  • 2Transfer files via USB cable for the fastest bulk migration of a large WTV library to iPad
  • 3Trim commercial breaks during conversion — iPad storage is valuable and ads waste space
  • 4Organize converted files into folders by show name for easy navigation in the Files app
  • 5Keep the original WTV files as backups until you have verified playback on your iPad

WTV to iPad Video conversion delivers broadcast TV recordings optimized for Apple's tablet, with resolution and bitrate settings matched to the iPad's Retina display and hardware decoder for the best portable viewing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

All iPads from iPad 2 (2011) onward support H.264 Main Profile. Every iPad in active use today plays these files natively.
Use AirDrop from a Mac, iTunes/Finder file sharing, iCloud Drive, or any file transfer app. The converted MP4 files play in the Files app or TV app on iPad.
Yes. H.264/AAC MP4 files are natively supported by iPadOS and play in the Files app, TV app, and any third-party video player.
Yes. HD WTV recordings produce sharp, detailed output at the iPad preset's 1080p resolution. SD recordings look clean but naturally lack Retina-level sharpness due to their lower source resolution.
Yes. The iPad preset output is fully compatible with AirPlay streaming from iPad to Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TVs.

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