How to Change a Video From WMV to AVI
AVI, which stands for Audio Video Interleave, is a video container format that was developed by Microsoft in 1992 in an attempt to compete with Apple's QuickTime container format. WMV, which stands for Windows Media Video, is the video container format that was developed by Microsoft to replace the AVI format. One of the main advantages of AVI over WMV is the cross-platform compatibility. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to convert a file from one container format to the other, but to do so you need a video converter program. Video converter programs are widely available for purchase in hard copy and download. Depending on the size and length of the file, the conversion process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
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Instructions
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Open your video converter program.
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Import the WMV file that you wish to convert into the converter program and choose the location where you wish the converted file to be saved. Most converters have a default output folder, but the output file can be saved anywhere on your hard drive. Make sure you have enough available hard drive space in the location you choose.
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Select "AVI" from the output format menu and click the "Start" button.
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