How to Convert a MOV to a WMV on a Mac With Freeware
The MOV file extension corresponds to the Apple QuickTime movie format, the standard video format on Apple computers. The WMV is the PC counterpart of the MOV; it's the proprietary format for Microsoft's Windows Media Player, the multimedia software that comes preinstalled on all PCs. When using a Mac, you can convert from MOV to WMV by using a freeware Web transfer tool.
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Instructions
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Media-Convert
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Load Media-Convert in any Web browser, such as Firefox or Safari. Click "Choose File" and find the QuickTime file you want to convert. Media-Convert restricts upload size to 200MB.
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Select MOV as your input movie format in the drop-down menu. Next, pick WMV for your output movie format.
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Click "OK" to transfer to the WMV format. Once the conversion concludes, click the download link to get your video file.
Mediaconverter
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Access mediaconverter.org in any browser.
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Select the "Upload a file" button and locate the MOV you want to convert. Pick WMV as your output movie container. Mediaconverter tops off upload size at 100MB for its non-paying users.
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Click "Start" to create the movie file. After the conversion finishes, click the link to receive your new file.
Zamzar
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Navigate to Zamzar.com in your preferred Web browser.
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Click "Choose File" and locate the MOV file you want to convert. Select the WMV container as your output. Zamzar's free users may only upload files smaller than 100MB in size.
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Enter your e-mail address in the e-mail menu and click "Convert." You'll soon be sent an e-mail from Zamzar with your WMV file saved inside a download link.
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Tips & Warnings
Should you wish to boost the maximum file size for Mediaconverter and Zamzar, you can buy a monthly or yearly membership with either site. Monthly Mediaconverter memberships start at $15 per month, while monthly Zamzar memberships begin at $7.
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