How to Convert Videos From Windows Media Player to iTunes

iTunes can interpret videos in the MOV format.

Microsoft Windows Media Player stores videos in the Windows Media Video (WMV) file format. The format appears as the standard movie container in many other Windows-based applications and devices, including the Microsoft Zune. To make WMVs work in iTunes, you first need to convert them into a format the program understands, like the QuickTime Movie (MOV) container. Multiple websites will perform this service for no charge.

Instructions

Media-convert.com

1. Open any Internet browser, such as Apple Safari or Internet Explorer, and access media-convert.com (see Resources). Click "Choose File" and locate the WMV file you want to convert into an MOV. Pick it in the pop-up by clicking "OK."

2. Pick "WMV" for your input video format in the drop-down menu. Next, choose "MOV" in the output drop-down menu.

3. Click "OK" to start the MOV transfer. After the conversion completes, click on the video link to download the file.

Mediaconverter.org

1. Access mediaconverter.org in your browser of choice (see Resources).

2. Choose "Upload a file" and find the WMV file. Next, choose "MOV" as your target output.

3. Click "Start" to convert to the iTunes format. Once the conversion concludes, click on the Mediaconverter link to download your new video file.

Zamzar.com

1. Access Zamzar.com in a Web browser (see Resources).

2. Click "Choose File" and find the WMV on your hard drive. Select "MOV" as your target format.

3. Give Zamzar your email address and select "Convert." Soon, you'll get an email from Zamzar housing an MOV file download link.

References

• Fileinfo: WMV
• Microsoft: Windows Media Player
• Fileinfo: MOV
• Apple: iTunes

Resources

• Media-convert: Convert WMVs
• Mediaconverter: Free video conversion
• Zamzar: Make iTunes files