AVI to WMV - Free Online Video Converter
Convert AVI to WMV online for free. Private, client-side - no upload required. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About AVI to WMV
Convert AVI to WMV. AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. WMV pairs Microsoft's WMV video with WMA audio in an ASF wrapper. Protected store files cannot be converted; use DRM-free sources..
Why convert AVI to WMV?
- Smaller files with WMV lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Free, private, no upload - runs in your browser.
AVI vs WMV
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. | WMV pairs Microsoft's WMV video with WMA audio in an ASF wrapper. |
When not to convert AVI to WMV
- Skip WMV for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the AVI original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive AVI before batch WMV shares.
Limits
Starting point: AVI - AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. Old codecs inside may need transcoding before modern players open them. Protected store files cannot be converted; use DRM-free sources. Encode WMV (WMV2 / WMA) from AVI at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.