How to Convert AVI to WMA

Audio Video Interleave or "AVI" are media files designed by Microsoft for use in Windows. These files were originally a means to play video and audio in synch. Due to an outdated rendering of square pixels, these files are beginning to show their age. In addition, they do not look quite as good as the newer file formats. You can convert AVI files to other file types that are more widely supported with better rendering, such as WMA.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• AVI to WMA converter

1. Obtain an AVI to WMA converting program. Format Factory is free to use and can convert several file types including AVI to WMA. Apex Video is also free, while Allok AVI is about $20. Install the program.

2. Click the "Open" or "Add" tab in the toolbar. In Format Factory, on the right side click the arrow button. Then select the "All to WMA" tab. In the next window, press the "Add File" or "Add Folder" button. Browse your computer for "AVI." Click the "Open" tab when you finish.

3. Change the output file format. Click on "WMA" on the main screen.

4. Start the conversion process. Format Factory: press the "Start" icon. Allok: click the "Convert" button then wait until the "Source File Opens." Apex: select the "Convert" tab. The conversion process takes approximately three minutes to complete, depending on the file size.

Tips & Warnings

• The WMA files automatically saves in the folder of your original video. Format Factory saves the file in a default location. To change, click "Task" and then "Options."

Resources

• Format Factory
• Apex Video
• Allok AVI