WMV to AVI - Online Video Converter
Convert WMV to AVI online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About WMV to AVI
Convert WMV to AVI. WMV pairs Microsoft's WMV video with WMA audio in an ASF wrapper. AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. Old codecs inside may need transcoding before modern players open them..
Why convert WMV to AVI?
- Smaller files with AVI lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WMV vs AVI
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | WMV pairs Microsoft's WMV video with WMA audio in an ASF wrapper. | AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. |
When not to convert WMV to AVI
- Skip AVI for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the WMV original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive WMV before batch AVI shares.
Limits
Starting point: WMV - WMV pairs Microsoft's WMV video with WMA audio in an ASF wrapper. Protected store files cannot be converted; use DRM-free sources. Old codecs inside may need transcoding before modern players open them. Encode AVI (MPEG-4 / MP3) from WMV 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.