How to Convert WMV to MPEG4 on a Mac

WMV files are Windows-specific video files meant to play on Windows Media Player, making it difficult to play these kinds of files on Mac computers. Meanwhile, MPEG4 files are a more common kind of file, and, with some conversion programs, you can use Mac-specific products to convert your WMV files to MPEG4.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• WMV to MPEG4 conversion program

1. Download and install a video conversion program, such as Evom. See Resources for a link.

2. Open the program, and tell it to download the necessary components for video conversion.

3. Drag your WMV file into the program, and drop it in the box where the program prompts you to drop it.

4. Choose where you want to send the converted video from the list of options that pop up.

5. Select your title, folder location for the file and the quality.

6. Hit the "Convert" button, and wait for the video to be converted. You will now have a converted MP4 file.

References

• Evom Beta Takes up iSquint's Mantle, Effortlessly Converts Video Formats at Tuaw, the Unofficial Apple Weblog

Resources

• Evom --- Convert and Transfer Videos