How to Convert Videos to WMV Easily

What is WMV File?

WMV(Windows Media Video) is a general term for a series of video codec and related video encoding formats developed by Microsoft.

This format includes three different codec technologies: as a competitor to RealVideo, the original WMV video compression technology originally designed for streaming applications on the Internet; WMV screen and WMV image compression technology to meet specific content needs, and WMV version 9 was adopted as the release format for physical media after SMPTE standardization such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, the so-called VC-1.

WMV Players

Software capable of playing WMV files includes Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, MPlayer, Media Player Classic, VLC Media Player, and K-Multimedia Player. Third-party players on various other platforms (like Linux) use FFmpeg implementation in WMV format for playback.

Besides, Microsoft currently supports a third-part QuickTime component called Flip4Mac that allows Macintosh users to play WMV files with any player that conforms to the QuickTime framework.

Why Do People Convert Video to WMV?

WMV is a good format that provides high-quality video. It is one of the most popular formats. It has a great compression ability that can save disc space. It can contain a large amount of video and audio files with a little storage and it is compatible with all Windows devices. This format is the best format for internet video streaming.

WMV is similar to MP4, a universal format. However, people convert MP4 video to WMV because it takes more space than WMV.

Video to WMV Converter

Below is the step-by-step guide on how to convert video files to WMV format.

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After you install the software you will automatically be in the convert window. The next thing you need to do is to hit the “+ Add Files” that you can see on its interface or drag and drop to import the video file that you wished to transform into a WMV file.

You can edit the video file before converting it if you need to enhance it, cut, add watermarks, etc. First, click the “Edit” button above the video or on the right bottom of it to open the built-in editor.

The editor will pop on the screen. Using this, you can enhance and beautify the video. Each section has the ability to improve your video. You can trim, crop, rotate and flip the video, you can also add subtitles, texts, and watermarks. Enhancing the video’s brightness, saturation, and adjusting its volume, speed, etc, are also possible.

To start the video with the WMV conversion process, do the following.

1. Just click the “Profile” arrow-down button to see all the formats.
2. Go to the “Video” to enter the video output format preferred.
3. Choose the “WMV” format then the resolution “Same as source”. You can also select HD, TV quality, or whatever you deem appropriate.
4. Click the “Convert” button to save your converted video file.

After the conversion, a pop-up box will appear informing you that one task is complete. Click “OK” to open the folder to find the location of the converted files.