Convert AVI to WMV
Free, fast AVI → WMV. No watermarks, no sign-up.
How to convert AVI to WMV
1. Upload AVI
Drop your AVI file into the converter above.
2. Confirm WMV
Output is already set to WMV. Adjust only if you need to.
3. Download
Convert and download your WMV file instantly.
Format Details
AVI
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a classic Microsoft multimedia container widely used for desktop video archives and editing intermediates.
videoWMV
WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's video format family used for desktop playback and streaming on Windows platforms.
videoConverting AVI to WMV: what actually changes
AVI to WMV is one of the conversions this site performs, but the two formats are not interchangeable containers. Here is what the file keeps, what it loses, and how to get a result you can use.
What .AVI and .WMV each hold
.AVI is a video format built for playing, editing or re-encoding a clip, storing frames, bitrate and audio tracks. .WMV is a video format built for playing, editing or re-encoding a clip, storing frames, bitrate and audio tracks. Converting between them is a decision about which of those two jobs the result needs to do.
What changes in the conversion
Both files belong to the video category, so this is a like-for-like repackage: the same kind of content, stored in a different container. What changes is how .WMV encodes frames, bitrate and audio tracks — not what the file is about.
Quality and file size
Both .AVI and .WMV are lossy formats. Each conversion re-compresses the file, so quality drops a little every round trip. Convert once from the original rather than chaining conversions.
When this conversion is the right one
Reach for .WMV when the software, device or platform you are sending to expects it — the content is the same video, only the packaging differs. The reverse direction works the same way, so you can always convert back from .WMV to .AVI using the same tool.
Tips for a clean AVI to WMV conversion
Start from the original file
Convert the .AVI you started with, not an earlier .WMV output. Every extra round trip costs quality and can accumulate formatting drift.
Check the real type, not the extension
Video/x-msvideo becomes video/x-ms-wmv. If a file was renamed rather than converted, it will fail to open — rename it back to its true extension before uploading and the conversion will recognise it.
Length decides the time
Conversion runs in real terms on duration: a few seconds of media finishes almost at once, while a full-length .AVI takes noticeably longer. Upload once and let it finish rather than retrying.
Limits worth knowing
Uploads are capped per file (30 MB, or 100 MB for video) and processed temporarily — nothing is kept as a permanent copy. For huge video files, split or compress the source first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AVI to WMV?
Upload your AVI file on Convertek, select WMV as the output format, then click Convert. Your WMV file will be ready to download instantly.
Is the AVI to WMV converter free?
Yes. Converting AVI to WMV on Convertek is completely free with no watermarks. Fair upload limits apply (typically 30 MB per file).
Is my file kept after conversion?
No. Files are processed temporarily and not stored permanently. Converted downloads are available only in your browser session.
What is the difference between AVI and WMV?
AVI and WMV are different file formats with distinct use cases. Converting between them lets you use your file in software or workflows that require the WMV format.