WMV to WMV Converter
The best free online tool to convert WMV files to WMV in seconds.
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What is a WMV file?
Windows Media Video (WMV) refers to a series of video codecs and their corresponding coding formats developed by Microsoft, typically encapsulated in the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) container. The format evolved through several iterations (WMV7, WMV8), culminating in WMV9, which was standardized by SMPTE as VC-1 (SMPTE 421M). WMV utilizes inter-frame compression and was originally designed for internet streaming applications and the Windows Media framework, supporting variable bit rate (VBR) and digital rights management (DRM).
How to open a WMV file
WMV files open natively in Microsoft Windows environments via Windows Media Player and the Movies & TV app. On macOS, native support is absent, requiring third-party tools such as VLC media player or the legacy Flip4Mac component for QuickTime. Cross-platform suites like MPlayer and DivX Player also support the ASF container and VC-1 codec family required to render WMV content.
- Full Name:Windows Media Video
- Developed By:Microsoft
- Initial Release:1999
- MIME Type:video/x-ms-wmv