Step 1: Transfer your WMV files using the button above or by slide and deposit.
Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.
Step 3: Retrieve your converted AVI files.
WMV to AVI Conversion FAQ
How do I re-encode WMV to AVI without losing video quality?
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Upload your WMV file and the converter runs a CRF-based re-encode targeting visually-lossless AVI output (CRF 18 by default, lower values = larger file / higher quality). The codec is chosen to match the AVI container — H.264 for broad-compat MP4, H.265 for size-efficient MKV, VP9 for WebM, AV1 for newer pipelines.
Which video codec does the AVI output use?
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It depends on the AVI container. MP4 defaults to H.264 for the broadest playback support across phones, browsers, and Smart TVs. MKV defaults to H.265 / HEVC for roughly half the file size at equivalent quality. WebM defaults to VP9. The advanced options expose explicit codec choice if you need to override.
Will my audio track survive WMV to AVI conversion?
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Yes. When WMV and AVI share an audio codec (e.g. both carry AAC), audio is re-muxed with no re-encode — bit-identical. When the codecs differ, audio is transcoded to AAC / Opus / Vorbis depending on what the AVI container supports. Multi-track audio (commentary, alternate languages) is preserved.
Can I keep the original framerate when converting WMV to AVI?
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By default yes — a 24fps WMV stays 24fps in AVI; a 60fps WMV stays 60fps. If you need to change rate (e.g. interlaced 29.97 → progressive 30, or 60 → 30 for upload limits), the framerate option handles 3:2 pulldown, deinterlacing, and frame-blending in the same encode pass.
How much will the file size change going from WMV to AVI?
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Same-codec re-mux (WMV H.264 → AVI H.264 just changing container): nearly identical size. Codec change can swing dramatically: H.264 → H.265 typically halves the file at the same visual quality; VP9 is roughly comparable; AV1 cuts another 20-30% but is slower to encode.
Will the AVI file play on iPhone, Android, and Smart TVs?
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MP4 / H.264 plays natively on every modern device. MOV / H.264 plays on Apple devices and most TVs but not always on older Android. MKV needs VLC on iOS. WebM is browser-first. The advanced options include a "device compatibility" preset that picks the safest AVI codec / container for your target.
How long does converting a 1-hour WMV video to AVI take?
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Same-codec re-mux is near-instant — 30 to 60 seconds for a 1-hour file. A full codec re-encode runs at roughly 0.3-0.7x source duration on our GPU pipeline, so a 1-hour WMV → AVI finishes in 18-40 minutes depending on resolution and target codec.
What is the maximum resolution supported for WMV to AVI?
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Up to 8K (7680×4320) on Premium plans. Free conversions are capped at 4K (3840×2160) by the per-file size limit. HDR metadata (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision when present) is carried through where both WMV and AVI containers support it.
Is my WMV video private during conversion to AVI?
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Yes. Uploaded video files are processed in isolated workers, never viewed by a human, never indexed, and deleted within minutes of completion. The retention window is documented at /privacy/ and we publish no training corpus from user uploads.
Can I crop, trim, or rotate during the WMV to AVI conversion?
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Not in the same step — use /video-trim/ or /video-cutter/ to clip first, then run the WMV → AVI conversion. Chaining trim and convert is faster than re-encoding the entire WMV just to drop unused footage.
Why is the AVI file blurry compared to the WMV source?
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Almost always a bitrate-too-low setting. Re-encoding from a high-bitrate WMV into a default-CRF AVI compresses heavily on motion-rich scenes. Push CRF down to 16-18, or set an explicit target bitrate matched to the WMV source, and the AVI regains its clarity.
Does the WMV to AVI converter handle subtitles?
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Yes — embedded subtitle tracks (mov_text in MP4, SRT/ASS in MKV) are preserved when both WMV and AVI containers support them. Burned-in (hardsub) subtitles transfer automatically because they live in the video frame itself.