More than likely you have some video files stored on your computer in WMV format that you would eventually like to convert for viewing on other devices such as a digital television. The best format to convert these files to would be MPEG-2 format. By making these conversions, the files can then be burned onto DVD discs or transferred to other viewing devices using alternative means. One of the major items needed for the conversion process is a video converter program. Following are the steps to obtain a file conversion program, load the WMV file and complete the conversion process.
Step One: Find and download your video conversion program. The wmv converter is recommended for this process. You may try out the program for free, but you will then be required to pay approximately $39 to keep it active in the future. You can find the program at the wondershare website under the resources tab and get your trial version from there. Once the free trial period is over, you will be prompted to pay the fee to keep it active.
Step Two: Click on and select the WMV files you wish to put through the conversion process. This can be accomplished by clicking browse, then inputting the file name into the area where it asks for the files you wish to have go through the
wmv video converter.
Step Three: Select your video output type. Go to the program's toolbar and click on the option for 'to MPEG-2' to convert your selected WMV files. This must also be selected under the 'edit profile' option of the menu to make this your default choice. Additionally, the quality output settings can be changed by doing so in the 'advanced' mode of the conversion program. It is not necessary to modify the audio or video options, as they are already set and need no alterations.
Step Four: The output location must now be chosen. This can be accomplished by clicking on 'browse' then going to the file output field to select where you wish to have the files saved to once the conversion process has been successfully completed. This task will also make it easier for you to burn to a DVD disc at a later time.
Step Five: You may now begin the conversion process. Click the 'convert now' button to begin the file conversion process. A message in a separate window will appear and notify you when the process has been completed.
The
wmv converter is recommended for this process.
