How to convert AVI to WMV
- Add your .AVI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WMV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WMV file.
What to expect
- Re-encoding is always required - AVI and WMV use incompatible codec families, so every conversion introduces some quality loss.
- WMV does not support multiple audio tracks or embedded subtitles; only the primary video and audio streams are carried over.
- At the same bitrate, WMV produces similar or larger file sizes than MP4/H.264, so converting to WMV rarely saves space.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AVI to WMV reduce quality?
Yes - both the video and audio are re-encoded, which always causes some quality loss. At a high bitrate the difference is small but cannot be undone.
Will the WMV file be smaller than the AVI?
Not necessarily. AVI files encoded with Xvid or DivX are already compressed, and WMV at the same bitrate produces a similar file size. For a smaller file with better quality, convert to MP4 instead.
Can I convert AVI to WMV on a Mac?
Yes - install FFmpeg via Homebrew (
brew install ffmpeg) and run the same command as on Windows, or use VLC's Convert / Save feature.Which WMV version should I use?
WMV9 (
wmv3 in FFmpeg) compresses slightly better and is the default choice; use WMV8 (wmv2) only if targeting very old devices or players that do not support WMV9.Programs that convert AVI: Miro Video Converter · Nero Multimedia Suite · Adobe Premiere Pro · Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows · Any DVD Converter · Any Video Converter FREE · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
