How to convert WMV to AVIF?
You can convert WMV to AVIF with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose WMV files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your WMVs.
You can also click to select WMV files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a WMV file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with WMV files to AVIF is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on AVIF from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AVIF or something else.
- Download your AVIF files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted AVIF files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each AVIF.
On desktop platforms, you can download the AVIF files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the AVIFs with other apps.
About the formats
| Extension | wmv |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | video/x-ms-wmv |
Description
WMV stands for Windows Media Video. Based on the Microsoft Advanced Systems Container Format (ASF), WMV files are meant for streaming and playing with Windows Media Player and the newer Movies & TV app on Windows 10 and 11. Note that WMVs can be encrypted with DRM protection.To achieve greater compatibility, you can convert WMV to MP4 or another video format.
| Extension | avif |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | AOMedia (Alliance for Open Media) |
| Mime type | image/avif |
Description
The AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) is a new format which promises better compression and smaller file sizes than JPEG, PNG, WebP, and all other current image formats on the web. Based on the generic HEIF image format, AVIF supports alpha transparency, HDR, lossy and lossless compression. AVIF is already being used by Netflix and Microsoft.Support in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Microsoft Edge and Opera) has landed in late August 2020. Firefox can display AVIF images from version 93, released in October 2021. Meanwhile, Apple's Safari will support AVIF in iOS 16 (coming Fall 2022).
MConverter's AVIF encoder uses a Constant Rate Factor (CRF) of 10, so that there is no noticeable reduction in image quality while keeping the file size as small as possible.
MConverter also lets you create AVIF animations from video or GIF, up to 5 minutes long. Note that AVIF animations are currently only playable in Chrome and not Firefox.
Common questions about converting WMV to AVIF
Can I convert WMV to AVIF in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple WMVs to AVIFs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing WMVs to convert to AVIF.
Pasting WMV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting WMV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a WMV file to AVIF, if its size is 1 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Premium you can convert big WMVs, up to 1 gigabyte each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert WMV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert WMV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
Is converting WMVs to AVIF safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your WMV files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your WMVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 5,264,715 files so far.
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How long does it take to convert WMV to AVIF?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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