How to Convert AVI to WMV

Before we convert avi to wmv, it is important that we understand what these two file formats are and why it becomes important to convert a file in the avi format to the wmv format. AVI or Audio Video Interleave is a multimedia container format that was released by Microsoft in 1992. Microsoft basically introduced this as a part of its Video for Windows technology, a multimedia format that allowed Microsoft Windows to play digital video. AVI is a multimedia container format, which is a type of meta-file format. The container format is a derivative of RIFF or Resource Interchange File Format. AVI files contain both audio and video files and allows synchronized audio and video playback.

WMV is a compressed video compression format that was developed by Microsoft for Internet streaming applications as a rival to RealVideo. This is just one of the video compression formats that allows us to watch quality video. WMV files can be played in most players including Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player, etc. WMV is also now a standard for HD DVD and Blue-ray Discs. There are several reasons for a person converting a file from the avi to wmv format. One of the main reasons for converting avi to wmv maybe because the compression rate of a wmv is higher and if you want to decrease the size of your files you may want to convert it to wmv. You may also need to convert avi to wmv, because the file either does not play on the player you own or the phone you own, as most phones do not support avi files. But while converting avi to wmv, remember to keep copies of both file formats with you, for future use.

Converting AVI to WMV

Learning to convert avi to wmv is extremely simple, as all you need to do is to download a software that will allow you to convert the file from one format to another. There are several software like Prism video converter, AVS video converter, Wondershare video converter, etc. that are available online and that can be downloaded for free. It is always a good idea to refer to reviews and blogs to narrow down on the software that you think will work to convert the files. Download a couple of software and then check them to see, which of the software gives good quality output. Due to compression of file size, there is always a possibility that the quality of the resultant file is hampered after being converted to wmv. Another thing to look out for is whether the conversion results in a kind of mismatch in the audio-video sync. If it does, then opt for another converter. The steps to convert avi to wmv remains the same for most software. You will need to select the file you want to convert and follow the process as mentioned in the written procedure that you get along with the software. It is always better to download a video converter that will allow you to convert files to other file formats, like if you want to convert avi to DVD or convert mp3 to wav. This will ensure that you do not have to download a converter every time you wish to convert a file to another format. If you do not wish to download a software in order to convert avi to wmv, you do so using windows movie maker. The process is extremely simple. All you need to do is import the file into movie maker, add it to the timeline and then save the file as a wmv file using the option 'save movie wizard'. If you own a Mac, then you will not be able to play avi files on it, which is why it becomes important to learn the process of conversion on a Mac. The process is the same. Download a converter that is Mac friendly and follow the instructions to convert avi to wmv.

Now that you know how to convert a file in the avi format to wmv, then all you need to do is download a suitable converter and follow the instructions given to convert the file and use it. Another option that you can avail of if you do not want to download a software is to convert it online, that you do using several websites that have this facility.