Convert WTV to Kindle Video — Free Online Converter
Convert Windows TV (.wtv) to Kindle Video (.kindle-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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Upload your .wtv file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
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About WTV to Kindle Video Conversion
WTV (Windows TV) is the Windows Media Center DVR recording format, storing broadcast television in an NTFS-like container with MPEG-2 or H.264 video, AC3 or AAC audio, and EPG metadata. The Kindle Video device preset is a pre-configured FFmpeg profile targeting Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet line, producing H.264 Baseline Profile video with AAC-LC audio at resolutions optimized for the Kindle Fire's 7-10 inch screen and MediaTek or Qualcomm processing hardware.
Kindle Fire tablets are among the most affordable tablets available, making them a common secondary screen for entertainment. Converting WTV recordings to the Kindle preset ensures compatibility with Fire OS's somewhat limited codec support while optimizing for the device's lower processing power compared to flagship tablets.
Why Convert WTV to Kindle Video?
Kindle Fire tablets run Fire OS (a fork of Android) with a more restricted media stack than stock Android. While basic H.264/AAC playback works, the Kindle preset ensures the encoding profile and resolution match what Fire OS and its built-in video player handle smoothly. WTV files are completely unplayable on Kindle — the format is foreign to Fire OS entirely.
The Kindle preset uses conservative encoding parameters (Baseline Profile, moderate bitrate) that prevent stuttering and excessive battery drain on the Kindle Fire's lower-end processors. This is particularly important for the base Kindle Fire 7, which has limited CPU and GPU compared to iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Common Use Cases
- Converting TV recordings for children's entertainment on a Kindle Fire during car trips
- Building a bedside TV archive on an affordable Kindle Fire tablet
- Making holiday specials and classic recordings portable on Kindle for elderly family members
- Creating an airplane entertainment library on Kindle from Windows Media Center recordings
- Transferring recorded educational programs to Kindle Fire for student use
How It Works
FFmpeg demuxes the WTV container and applies the Kindle Fire encoding profile. The preset uses H.264 Baseline Profile at up to 720p (1280x720) with AAC-LC stereo at 128 kbps. Video bitrate targets 1.5-3 Mbps to ensure smooth playback on Kindle Fire's MediaTek processors. Interlaced WTV sources are deinterlaced with yadif. AC3 surround audio is downmixed to stereo. The MP4 container uses faststart for progressive playback from Kindle's internal storage or microSD card.
Quality & Performance
The Kindle preset at 720p with 1.5-3 Mbps produces clean video that looks sharp on the Kindle Fire's 7-10 inch 1024x600 to 1920x1200 screen. Broadcast SD content is presented cleanly at native resolution. HD recordings look crisp at 720p. Audio at 128 kbps AAC is transparent through the Kindle's speakers or connected headphones. File sizes average 0.7-1.5 GB per hour.
Device Compatibility
| Device | WTV | Kindle Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Recommended Settings by Platform
YouTube
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
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
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 Baseline Profile rather than Main or High for guaranteed smooth playback on all Kindle Fire generations
- 2Store converted files on a microSD card to preserve Kindle's limited internal storage for apps
- 3Keep bitrate at 2-3 Mbps — higher bitrates cause dropped frames on older Kindle Fire 7 models
- 4Organize files in folders by show name on the microSD card for easy browsing
- 5Convert children's show recordings to build a travel entertainment library that works offline without Wi-Fi
WTV to Kindle Video conversion makes broadcast TV recordings playable on Amazon's affordable tablet line, with encoding tuned for Fire OS compatibility and smooth playback on Kindle hardware.