How do I convert WMV to AVI?

Add your WMV file to the upload area above, then press Convert. The AVI file downloads straight to your device. You do not need an account, and there is no watermark.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the file never leaves your device — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.

Does converting to AVI reduce quality?

AVI uses lossy compression, so some data is discarded. At the default quality the difference is very hard to see or hear; raise the quality setting if you need to be certain, at the cost of a larger file.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 512 MB per file for this conversion. Because the work happens in your browser, the practical limit is your device's memory — larger files work on a desktop with plenty of RAM and may fail on an older phone.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like and press Convert All. Each file is processed independently, so one failure does not stop the rest, and you can download everything together as a ZIP.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. FileTools360 works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android, including choosing files straight from your camera roll. Very large videos may run out of memory on a phone — those are better converted on a laptop.

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WMV to AVI Converter

Turn WMV files into AVI in a couple of clicks. Microsoft's legacy streaming container. Legacy Microsoft container. Widely readable, inefficient. The output is re-encoded, so quality depends on the settings you choose.

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Drop your files here

WMV files (.wmv, .asf) · up to 512 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a WMV file above and FileTools360 will turn it into AVI — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

1
Add your WMV files
Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.
2
Adjust the settings if you want to
The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control codec, resolution and bitrate, the audio track and start and end times.
3
Convert and download
Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

WMV and AVI explained

WMV is Microsoft's Windows Media video container, tied to Windows Media Player and rarely supported elsewhere.

AVI is a Microsoft container from 1992. It predates modern video compression and lacks features taken for granted today, such as proper support for variable frame rates and modern codec metadata.

Where WMV files come from: Old Windows recordings, corporate training videos and PowerPoint exports.
Where AVI is used: Old camcorders, legacy Windows software and archived downloads.

WMV vs AVI

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

WMV compared with AVI
Property	Source	Target
Compression	Container (depends on codec)	Container (depends on codec)
Animation	Yes	Yes
Introduced	1999	1992
Browser support	Windows only, and shrinking.	Wide but dated. Not supported in browsers.

WMV is stronger at: Decent compression for its era. Integrated with older Windows tooling.
AVI is stronger at: Readable by very old software. Simple, well understood structure.

Why convert WMV to AVI?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of WMV: sharing with anyone not on Windows. AVI is the better fit when a legacy system specifically requires it.

WMV limitations that prompt the switch: Windows-only in practice. No browser support. Some files carry DRM that blocks conversion.
What you give up: Inefficient — much larger than MP4 for the same quality. No browser support.

Does converting WMV to AVI reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.