In the 1990s, the AVI and WMV formats were introduced by Microsoft. Since then both formats have been staples for computer worldwide AVI which is the abbreciation for Audio Video Interleave, was introduced in the year 1992 and is technically known as a container format. being a container format, AVI can include both video and audio while allowing synchronous playback. AVI files are found online as music videos, television programs, streaming videos and even full length movies. On the other hand, WMV stands for Windows Media Video and was developed by Microsoft specifically for streaming. However, WMV can also be saved to a hard drive or disk media for playback with Windows Media Player and other typed of players such as Winamp, DivX and VLC player. The file formats are widely used for two reasons, the first being, they are easily played in media players like Windows Media Player, that come equipped with the Windows operating system. second, they are easily compressed and can be uploaded, downloaded or streamed via the internet. The process of converting AVI file formats to WMV file formats is fairly simple and it only requires conversion software.
Things you will need
Conversion Software
Instructions
Install and Open conversion software on your computer to convert either an AVI or WMV file.
Choose the type of conversion that you want to take place.
Load the AVI source file that you want to convert to WMV. Usually the software will display a prompt to browse of quickly choose the file from a folder on your computer. Most applications will also allow you to drag and drop source files into the application window.
label the destination file and ensure that it is saved within a specific directory.
Once you've completed steps 1 through four, you may choose between several other features. Each application will have its own features, so before using the software, look through the bells and whistles that the software offers.
Once you have made all your selections, you may start the conversion process. The process should last between a minute to over an hour depending on the size of the file, the conversion specifics and the computer configuration.
once the conversion process is finished the application will notify you. You will get an error message at the moment the error took place if a problem occurs. Open the media player of your choice and confirm that the file has been converted correctly.
Do's
Be careful to choose the correct | the relevant | the right} audio and video codecs; WMA for audio and WMV8/9 for a video are ideal audio and video codecs; WMA for audio and WMV8/9 for a video are ideal.
Be careful to choose the relevant video size; usually the original size.
Also, be sure to you choose the {right | correct | relevant} bit rate; for decent quality, use at least 128 kbit/s for audio and 768 kbit/s for video.
Keep the frames per second the same as the source file.
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