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WMV, acronym for Windows Media Video, is regarded as a streaming media format introduced by Microsoft in 1999. Although WMV most often refers to a container file, it typically can refer to both a container file and a video codec. That means when you're seeing a WMV file, actually an audio file, a video file and the container file (the WMV) are in use. So audio and video codecs are being used but any video player plays a WMV file will be able to play the file.

WMV has many advantages in spite of being an older file format. The size of WMV file tends to be quite same considering the same video quality, so itts suitable for playback and transmission online. Wide compatibility with windows PCs is another characteristic. So, users often need to convert WMV videos to meet their needs.

With the help of MediaConverter, video material from any format such like MPEG, AVI, 3GP, MP4, MKV etc. can be easily converted into WMV format and vice versa. The WMV converter is gaining popularity because it offers numerous features over other converters. Download it for free and simply follow these steps and convert your video into required format.

Step 1 Load video files to WMV converter

After finish installation, launch the WMV converter software, and choose add video option and pick that file which needs to convert to WMV.

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From that sub-video, required settings can be made with respect to output quality, video size, frame rate, video and audio codes.
In order to access greater control over Windows Media Video compression, opt for advanced settings by clicking the WMV Converter icon. The settings enable a person to override audio volume and adjust video Resolution, FPS, audio Bitrate and Sample Rate.

Step 2 Output settings

Press WMV Converter icon, enter WMV in the search box and choose WMV as the output format, then click "Done" button.

Step 3 Start to convert to WMV

Press "Start" button and convert video to WMV format. And for viewing the converted video, simply double click on the video file.
You are allowed to control the CPU usage for your PC with multi-core when surfing the internet, playing games, or watching a movie during conversion. Just click the WMV Converter and WMV Converter icons at the bottom of the main interface to control the CPU number and usage.

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