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How to Convert WMV to AVI?
Follow these simple steps to convert WMV files to AVI in seconds:
Upload
Select or drag your WMV file to our online WMV to AVI converter.
Convert
Click the “Convert” button and let our tool transform your .wmv file to .avi in seconds.
Download
Save your newly converted AVI file to your device, ready to stream or share.
What is WMV?
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft. It is commonly used for storing videos on Windows-based systems and for online streaming via Microsoft platforms. WMV files are highly compressed, resulting in smaller file sizes, but they can suffer from reduced quality. Since WMV is a Windows-native format, it’s not always compatible with macOS or iOS devices, which is why converting WMV to MOV is often necessary for Apple users.
What is AVI?
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in 1992 as part of its Video for Windows software. It stores both audio and video data in a single file, allowing synchronous playback. AVI supports a wide range of codecs, making it versatile but also prone to compatibility issues. While it offers high-quality video, it typically results in larger file sizes due to less efficient compression. It is commonly used for video editing and archiving.
WMV vs. AVI
WMV vs. AVI—let’s see which is better! Here's a detailed comparison:
Features
AVI
- File Extension
- .avi No
- Developer
- Microsoft No
- Compression
- Less efficient compression, larger files No
- Quality
- High quality but large file size No
- Video Codec Support
- MPEG-4, DivX, Xvid, MJPEG No
- Audio Codec Support
- MP3, AC3, PCM No
- Streaming Support
- Limited streaming capability No
- Compatibility
- Widely compatible but may require codecs No
- Use Cases
- Video editing, archiving, older media use No
WMV
- File Extension
- .wmv No
- Developer
- Microsoft No
- Compression
- High compression with decent quality No
- Quality
- Good quality at smaller sizes No
- Video Codec Support
- WMV1, WMV2, WMV3, VC-1 No
- Audio Codec Support
- WMA, MP3 No
- Streaming Support
- Designed for streaming with ASF container No
- Compatibility
- Best on Windows; limited support on other platforms No
- Use Cases
- Online streaming, Windows-based playback No
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Start Streaming with Gumlet
Once you've converted your WMV file to AVI, why stop there? Gumlet helps you host, secure, and stream your videos effortlessly. Simply, follow the steps below:
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