AVI to WMV converter
Convert AVI files to WMV with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. Windows Media video format.
Drop a AVI file, or click to browse
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How it works
Drop your file
Drag a AVI file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Secure upload, converted to WMV in our ffmpeg pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your WMV file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert AVI to WMV?
Both AVI and WMV use lossy compression, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert AVI to WMV is compatibility: WMV plays back smoothly in browsers and on mobile without a codec pack, while AVI doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, WMV is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| AVI | WMV | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .avi | .wmv |
| MIME type | video/x-msvideo | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Compression | lossy compression | lossy compression |
| Category | video | video |
Common reasons to convert AVI to WMV
- Meeting an upload size limit for a platform or an email attachment
- Playing back on a device or app that doesn't support AVI
- Standardizing on one format so every file behaves the same way in your workflow
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and AES-256 SSE-S3 at rest in production (when the production S3 credential gate is enabled), are processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting AVI to WMV free?
Yes — the Free plan includes 50 conversions every month, including AVI to WMV. Paid plans raise that limit.
Will I lose quality converting AVI to WMV?
WMV is windows media video format. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
Files are deleted automatically based on your plan's retention options. Free accounts can keep results for 1h or 24h; Pro and above add options such as delete-immediately and 7 days.
What is AVI?
Legacy Windows video container.
Will my converted file have a watermark?
On the Free plan, WMV output includes a small "Converted with Convyx" mark. Pro ($9/mo) removes it, along with the 25 MB file size cap.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click. Monthly quotas count attempts (including failures) because processing starts as soon as the job is created.