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Convert WMV files online for free
This freeware WMV file converter allows you to change the format of your HD video while keeping the best quality. To convert a WMV file, add your media to the online tool, select the output format, and start the conversion. It’s that fast and easy! If you prefer converting files in batch, download the desktop version of this free WMV converter on Windows and Mac. Its built-in editor lets you trim, cut, and clip your movie, which saves you having multiple pieces of software.
What is WMV?
Full name
Windows Media Video
Format type
Video
Developed by
Microsoft
Description
Windows Media Video, or WMV, is a video compression format created by Microsoft in 2006 for storing and watching videos on Windows PCs. Many devices, including Archos, Microsoft Zune, Xbox 360, Windows Mobile phones, and others, support playback of WMVs, too. However, the WMV format is not widely supported on other platforms, so sometimes you might need to convert your files to open and play them correctly. To learn how to do this, read our guides.
File extension
.wmv
Technical details
Videos of the WMV file type can be compressed with one of the following video codecs: WMV V7, WMV V8, WMV 9, WMV 9 Screen, WMV 9 Advanced profile, MPEG-4, or WMV 9.1 Image V2. Some files with WMV specifications support DRM (Digital Rights Management), making them extremely well-suited for selling video content online.
Associated programs
Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, Media Player Classic, and others
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