WMV File Converter
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How to convert to WMV?
Click on the format pair you want to use above. You will be automatically taken to a form where you can select your source file and select your conversion job settings.
About WMV
When was WMV created?
It was created in 1999 by Microsoft as part of its Windows Media technology.
How to play a WMV file?
If you are using a Windows operating system, the best choice it to use Windows Media Player. If you are on macOS or Linux, you can use something like VLC Player. Its a free open source media player that is very popular and supports a wide variety of formats.
Fun facts about WMV
– WMV once rivaled Flash video! Before MP4 took over, WMV was a serious competitor to Flash Video (FLV) for web delivery.
– WMV9 became a Blu-ray codec! Microsoft’s WMV9 was standardized as VC-1, which was officially supported on Blu-ray Discs alongside H.264 and MPEG-2.
More Information
https://www.loc.gov/preservation/digital/formats/fdd/fdd000091.shtml
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wmformat/overview-of-the-asf-format