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How to convert WMV to JPG using the Movavi converter
What is WMV?
Full name
Windows Media Video
Format type
Video
Developed by
Microsoft
Description
Windows Media Video, or WMV, is a video compression format created by Microsoft in 2006 for storing and watching videos on Windows PCs. Many devices, including Archos, Microsoft Zune, Xbox 360, Windows Mobile phones, and others, support playback of WMVs, too. However, the WMV format is not widely supported on other platforms, so sometimes you might need to convert your files to open and play them correctly. To learn how to do this, read our guides.
File extension
.wmv
Technical details
Videos of the WMV file type can be compressed with one of the following video codecs: WMV V7, WMV V8, WMV 9, WMV 9 Screen, WMV 9 Advanced profile, MPEG-4, or WMV 9.1 Image V2. Some files with WMV specifications support DRM (Digital Rights Management), making them extremely well-suited for selling video content online.
Associated programs
Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, Media Player Classic, and others
What is JPG?
Full name
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Format type
Image
Developed by
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Description
JPG is a shorter name for the JPEG format, which is a lossy coding standard for digital images. JPG files have a small size – this makes JPG a popular choice for storing images and uploading files online. The JPG format is widely supported on different devices and platforms.
File extension
.jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .jif, .jfi,.jpe
Technical details
The compression of JPG files is based on the discrete cosine transform (DCT).
Associated programs
Adobe® Photoshop®, Microsoft Photos, Google Photos, Apple Preview, Corel PaintShop Pro
Step 1. Download and install the Movavi converter
How to use a file converter? First, download the version of the software for Microsoft Windows or Macintosh, launch it, and proceed following the on-screen instructions. When the app is installed to your computer, it will run automatically.
Step 2. Add your WMV files
Locate the WMV files you want to convert and drag-and-drop them into the program’s window. The application can convert big batches of files – there’s no limit to how many files you can transfer at once.
Step 3. Select JPG as the output format
In the Formats menu, select the file type you want to turn your media into and choose the target format for the files. Also, you can change the conversion settings. Pay attention to the SuperSpeed label: it indicates that the conversion will be performed with a very high speed and without losing quality.
Step 4. Convert WMV to JPG
To specify the output folder, click the Save to button. Hit the Convert button to launch the process. When the converting is done, the new media files will be saved to the chosen folder.
Now you know how to change the file format using the Movavi converter. With this tool, you can also reduce the file size, cut out clips from videos, crop pictures, and create animations from your favorite movies. Get the free trial version and test it out!
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