convert MP4 to WMV

mjm1963 · November 30th, 2013, 08:35 AM

Hi guys. Can anyone suggest an uncomplicated way to convert MP4 (or other formats) to WMV?

I'm down sizing my collection but want to convert whats left into WMV so I can than burn as DVD video to be able to play on a normal DVD player.

Many thanks

MJM

**billybunter** · November 30th, 2013, 09:27 AM

I use AVS, there is a free version, but check it out first.

**slisse** · November 30th, 2013, 09:33 AM

I use "any video converter" (http://www.any-video-converter.com/p...or_video_free/).
It's easy to use (at least in my eyes).

Attention: if you want also to make previews with "image grabber" know that clips converted by the 5.x.y-version from "any video converter" make your image grabber freeze, so the best is then to make previews from the original clip.

**GailFan** · November 30th, 2013, 09:34 AM

I use FFMpeg http://ffmpeg.org/

However, it's not completely up to date with the latest variants of WMV, and the makers warn you to encode WMV at your own legal risk (!)

**lagerlout** · November 30th, 2013, 11:10 AM

Take a look at ConvertXToDvd5

It's free if you look around

**Jism Jim** · November 30th, 2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm1963

Hi guys. Can anyone suggest an uncomplicated way to convert MP4 (or other formats) to WMV?

I'm down sizing my collection but want to convert whats left into WMV so I can than burn as DVD video to be able to play on a normal DVD player.

So you want to convert mp4 to wmv and then wmv to mpeg-2? You realise that every conversion will involve a (small) loss of quality?
On top of that, DVD is actually an outdated format. My advise: purchase a modern media player. It will play almost anything you throw at it. Just stick in a USB and play it.

**rlg118** · December 2nd, 2013, 02:57 AM

+1

My TV can play MP4s just by plugging in to its USB port. I wouldn't waste time with the WMV format at all.

**Mr. Gussett** · December 2nd, 2013, 05:02 AM

Agreed. Waste of time.

**johnbear** · December 2nd, 2013, 06:46 AM

i use winavi convertor never had a problem with it.

**buttsie** · December 2nd, 2013, 08:52 AM

More for info than anything else

convert MP4 to WMV - the video-help forum has these issues covered in spades

every suggestion,including the above winavi has user feedback
well worth reading before trying imho

Anonym zu www.videohelp.com/tools?convert=MP4%20to%20WMV

November 30th, 2013, 08:35 AM	#1
mjm1963 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 346 Thanks: 5,131 Thanked 7,169 Times in 337 Posts	convert MP4 to WMV Hi guys. Can anyone suggest an uncomplicated way to convert MP4 (or other formats) to WMV? I'm down sizing my collection but want to convert whats left into WMV so I can than burn as DVD video to be able to play on a normal DVD player. Many thanks MJM

November 30th, 2013, 09:27 AM	#2
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slisse Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: BE Posts: 2,405 Thanks: 32,668 Thanked 72,518 Times in 2,481 Posts	I use "any video converter" (http://www.any-video-converter.com/p...or_video_free/). It's easy to use (at least in my eyes). Attention: if you want also to make previews with "image grabber" know that clips converted by the 5.x.y-version from "any video converter" make your image grabber freeze, so the best is then to make previews from the original clip. __________________ Life is short, so try to make the best of it. If any of my links isn't working, please send me a PM so I can fix it. Thank you.

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December 2nd, 2013, 02:57 AM	#7
rlg118 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land o' Lake-Effect Posts: 5,348 Thanks: 5,911 Thanked 113,483 Times in 5,360 Posts	+1 My TV can play MP4s just by plugging in to its USB port. I wouldn't waste time with the WMV format at all. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

December 2nd, 2013, 05:02 AM	#8
Mr. Gussett Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Thanks: 9,568 Thanked 38,143 Times in 2,902 Posts	Agreed. Waste of time. __________________ I am now retired from uploading videos. Please note that all my previous posts are dead and cannot be replaced. I will only post occasionally what I consider to be exceptional material. Thanks.

December 2nd, 2013, 06:46 AM	#9
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,262 Thanks: 168,677 Thanked 1,756,116 Times in 92,022 Posts	i use winavi convertor never had a problem with it.

December 2nd, 2013, 08:52 AM	#10
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,298 Times in 12,746 Posts	More for info than anything else convert MP4 to WMV - the video-help forum has these issues covered in spades every suggestion,including the above winavi has user feedback well worth reading before trying imho Anonym zu www.videohelp.com/tools?convert=MP4%20to%20WMV