Why I can't convert WMV to AVI?

[FrancisWard]

I downloaded some videos in WMV format, but I want to convert them to AVI format. I use a video converter program to convert them. but every time, when i add the WMV files to the program, the prog tells me that the file can not be loaded?, why ? anyone who can help me will be appreciated?

[mats.hogberg]

One way is to create an AviSynth script for it, loading the wmv using DirectShowSource. Then load the AVS in "any" encoder.
Another method is to load the wmv in Windows Movie Maker, save as DV AVI, which most encoders should have less problems with (provided you have a DV codec like Panasonic DV Codec).

/Mats

[fltk]

Use WinAvi Video Converter. I´m sure your converter doesnt support the format you´re trying to convert from.

[guns1inger]

Personally, I would touch WinAVI with a barge pole, but that's just me.

Do these have DRM ? i.e did you download a license the first time you tried to view them ? If so, you may need to use fairuse4wmv before you can change them.

[mats.hogberg]

Personally, I would touch WinAVI with a barge pole, but that's just me.

No, it's definately not just you!

/Mats

[ro-76]

I'm trying to achieve the same endpoint of converting wmv to avi with the least hassle.

What alternative to winavi would you recommend that is as easy to use?


Thanks

[mats.hogberg]

See this post.

/Mats

[dvdragon]

One way is to create an AviSynth script for it, loading the wmv using DirectShowSource. Then load the AVS in "any" encoder.
Another method is to load the wmv in Windows Movie Maker, save as DV AVI, which most encoders should have less problems with (provided you have a DV codec like Panasonic DV Codec).

/Mats

How does on create such a script?

[FulciLives]

One way is to create an AviSynth script for it, loading the wmv using DirectShowSource. Then load the AVS in "any" encoder.
Another method is to load the wmv in Windows Movie Maker, save as DV AVI, which most encoders should have less problems with (provided you have a DV codec like Panasonic DV Codec).

/Mats

How does on create such a script?

Gto to http://www.avisynth.org/

Basically download and install AviSynth.

Then open up the Window Notepad utility and type the following:

DirectShowSource("C:\downloads\video.wmv")

The idea here is you need the correct directory path and filename. So in my example the WMV is called video.wmv and it is in a directory folder called downloads which is located on the main root C: drive.

Now save the Notepad file with an AVS extention. Example would be mynewvideo.avs and make sure you don't call it mynewvideo.avs.txt which is a "simple" mistake to make.

Now open the AVS file into your encoder software.

A good program to use as a "test" to see how it will look is VirtualDubMod ... just open the AVS file and you should see it, hear it, be able to move around within it etc.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[dvdragon]

Thank You