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Convert WMV to AVI

WMV is great for Windows Media Player and older PowerPoint presentations, but AVI is the better choice for older Windows software, DVD players and legacy cameras. Convert WMV to AVI in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Fit
    Mirror
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert WMV to AVI

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more WMV files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that AVI is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your AVI downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    WMV vs AVI

    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    WMVAVI
    Full nameWindows Media VideoAudio Video Interleave
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMicrosoftMicrosoft
    Introduced19991992
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✕ No
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✕ No◐ Partly / with an app

    About WMV and AVI

    WMV: WMV is Microsoft's video format for Windows Media Player and older Windows PCs.

    AVI: AVI is Microsoft's classic video format from the Windows 95 era. It is still used by older cameras, DVD players and Windows software.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WMV to AVI on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your WMV, make sure AVI is selected and tap Convert. The AVI file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting WMV to AVI reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this WMV to AVI converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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