How to convert DAV to WMV
- Add your .DAV 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
- Transcoding to WMV is lossy, so quality is slightly below the source.
- Timestamp and camera overlays baked into the footage carry through in the picture, not as metadata.
- Retain the original DAV, since re-encoding changes the data.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the video in a DAV to WMV conversion?
The DAV video is re-encoded into the Windows Media (WMV) codec, which is a lossy step. The footage plays fine but is one generation removed from the original.
Why convert a DAV to WMV?
DAV is Dahua's proprietary CCTV format that usually needs SmartPlayer, while WMV plays natively in Windows Media Player with no setup. Converting suits sharing with Windows users.
Where does the WMV open?
It plays built-in on Windows. On Mac, Linux, Android or iOS use VLC, since modern QuickTime cannot open WMV.
Any caveats for surveillance use?
Burned-in overlays remain in the picture, DAV audio is re-encoded, and re-encoding alters the file. Keep the original DAV for evidential purposes.
