How to Convert ASF to MPEG Free
The Advanced Streaming Format (ASF) is a file extension used to save either audio or video files. ASF is meant to be a cross platform extension that can be opened by nearly any standard video playback software program. There are a few playback programs that are unable to open ASF files such as those found on handheld devices. You may convert ASF files to a different format such as the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) extension if you are having trouble getting the ASF file to play correctly.
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Instructions
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Select the program you want to use to convert your ASF file to an MPEG. Two such free programs are Boilsoft ASF Converter and Apex ASF Converter (see links in Resources). Press "Enter." Download and install the program. Open the conversion program once it has installed, and then click "Add" on the left side of the window.
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Scroll through the folders on your computer and locate the one that has the ASF file you want to convert. Click the name of the ASF file and click "Open." Repeat the process for any additional files you want to convert at the same time.
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Find the "Output Format" heading underneath the "Add" button. Click the radio button inside the heading marked as "MPEG." Click "Browse" underneath the Output File heading. Find the folder on your computer where you would like the converted file to be saved. Click on the folder's name and then click "OK."
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Click on the "Options" button at the upper-right section of the window. Click the radio button labeled "Same as Input Folder" if you want the original ASF file to be overwritten completely by the new MPEG file. Click on "Different Folder" if you want an entirely new MPEG file to be created. Click "Convert" button at the center of the window to begin the ASF to MPEG conversion process. Wait for the process to end, and then click "Finish."
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Tips & Warnings
Make an extra copy of the original ASF file and save it to a different folder before you run the conversion software. If the conversion fails for some reason, the ASF file can become corrupted which will render it unusable.
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