AVI to WMV Converter

Convert AVI to WMV online. AVI and WMV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Free batch processing with no signup or watermark.

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What changes when you convert AVI to WMV?

AVI and WMV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected WMV settings.

For the widest playback support, check that the selected video and audio codecs are accepted by the device or service that will receive the WMV file.

Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.

Open the finished WMV file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.

What is a AVI file?

AVI is a classic Microsoft video format from the 1990s. It offers broad compatibility and good quality but large, inefficient files, so it is mostly replaced by MP4 today - though it is still common in older archives.

How to open a AVI file

AVI opens in Windows Media Player, VLC and most desktop players; for phones and browsers, converting to MP4 is the reliable choice.

What is a WMV file?

WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft’s video format, once common for Windows clips and PowerPoint. It keeps files small but plays poorly outside Windows - Macs, phones and web browsers often can’t open it, so MP4 is the safer choice for sharing.

How to open a WMV file

WMV plays in Windows Media Player and VLC; on Mac, phones or the web, convert it to MP4 first.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert AVI to WMV?

Yes. There is no sign-up, subscription or watermark on the converted file.

What happens to quality when AVI becomes WMV?

AVI and WMV are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected WMV settings.

Which conversion options are available on this page?