How to Convert MOV to WMV in Linux

Online converters work well in Linux.

When running Linux, it can be difficult to find the appropriate software to convert your files. The MOV extension corresponds to the QuickTime Movie format, the standard Mac video format; the WMV extension, on the other hand, corresponds to Microsoft's Windows Media Player. To convert between the two formats in Linux, you can use an online conversion site, all of which work equally well in any operating system.

Instructions

Mediaconverter.org

1. Visit mediaconverter.org, click "upload a file" and find your MOV. Then click the arrow button to go to the next step.

2. Pick "wmv" as your output format and click the arrow again.

3. Click "start" to begin the conversion. When it finishes, a "download" option will appear; click it to receive your file.

Media-convert.com

1. Go to media-convert.com. Click "Browse" or "Choose File" and select your MOV file.

2. Pick "QuickTime Movie (.mov)" as your input format and "Windows Media Video (.wmv)" as your output format.

3. Click "OK" to begin the conversion. After the transfer completes, click the "Download" button to receive your WMV.

Zamzar.com

1. Load zamzar.com. Click "Browse" or "Choose File" and locate your MOV.

2. Choose "wmv" as your output format and type in your email address.

3. Click "Convert." When the conversion finishes, you'll receive an email from Zamzar housing your WMV download link.

References

• Moviesmac: MOV format, how to play and convert MOV files on Mac
• Malek Tips: MOV File Format
• Digital Preservation: WMV (Windows Media Video) File Format
• Coolutils: What is WMV?
• Top Bits: WMV Files

Resources

• Mediaconverter: The fastest audio and video converter
• Media-convert: Online file conversion
• Zamzar: Online file conversion
• Apple: QuickTime
• Microsoft: Windows Media Player 11