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Summary
Learn how to convert windows media file to mp4 format for better compatibility and smaller file sizes without compromising on video quality.



I. What is a Windows Media file? What is the format of this file?

A Windows Media file refers to a file containing audio, video or script data, and its file format usually adopts the format supported by Microsoft’s own player Windows Media Player, including MP3, WMA, WAV and other formats.
After understanding the main formats of Windows Media files, the next editor will teach you how to convert Windows Media files to MP4 format files.
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II. How to convert Windows Media files to MP4 files?

To convert Windows Media files to MP4, utilize a video editing tool with format conversion capabilities, such as Renee Video Editor software. This professional tool offers user-friendly video editing and format conversion functions. Below are detailed instructions on using this versatile software for file conversion.

Convert Windows Media files to MP4 files with Renee Video Editor

What is Renee Video Editor software?
Renee Video Editor is a multifunctional video editing tool. It supports the conversion between numerous video formats including WMV, AVI, MP4, M4A, and more. It also allows for saving files in formats compatible with various devices. Equipped with an extensive Video Toolbox, it offers features for merging videos, batch editing, cropping, adding subtitles, watermarks, special effects, and background music. Additionally, it enables the simultaneous playback of multiple videos on one screen.
This software is not only easy to operate, but also very convenient to use. Whether you are a novice in video editing or a professional editing expert, this software will be a very good choice for you.
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② How to use Renee Video Editor to convert Windows Media files to MP4 files?
Step 1: After downloading and installing, run the Renee Video Editor software, and select the (Crop) function option bar.
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Renee Video Editor function

  • Crop: Crop the size of the video frame
  • Joiner: Merge multiple video/audio files into one complete file
  • Rotate: Rotate the video 90°/180°/270° clockwise, counterclockwise, or turn the video upside down or mirror.
  • Add music: Adjust volume, select audio tracks, score videos or delete original audio.
  • Split: Divide the movie into multiple small clips according to duration, number of segments or file size.
  • Watermark: Add text, pictures, videos or GIF pictures to the video in the form of watermark.
  • Video Split Screen: One video or multiple video clips can be spliced into one video screen.
  • Video enhancement: Improve video quality.
  • Video Compression: Compress movie size.
  • GIF Maker: Make videos or pictures into GIF files.
  • Subtitle/ Add Text: Add subtitles/text to videos.
  • Filter/ Adust Speed: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and add a variety of special effects; video speed adjustment supports 1/10-4 times speed adjustment.
  • Advanced Cutter: Edit video, crop video, add watermark, subtitles, filter effects and soundtrack.
  • Easy Cutter: Quickly cut video clips.
  • Batch Cutter: Batch clip video/audio.
Step 2: Next, click the (Add File) button on the opened (Crop) Edit Details page to import the Windows Media files that need to be converted to MP4 into the software.
click to add file in renee video editor cropper
Step 3: Perform editing operations on the Windows Media files from the top menu, such as editing, cropping, applying filter effects, adding watermarks, subtitles, and soundtracks. Upon completion, select MP4 from the output format options at the bottom or choose another video format that is compatible with your device. Then, specify the desired file saving directory in the output location. To initiate the MP4 conversion process, click the Start button located at the bottom right.
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TipsAbout the Export Settings Option:
To access the export options, click the Export Settings button. A new interface will appear where you can choose the video output format, and customize settings such as video quality, video size, audio quality, and channel. To save your preferences, click on the Save Settings and OK buttons.
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TipsIn addition to the video editing function, if you also need the function of recording screen video, you can click here See information about Renee Video Editor Pro, an upgraded version of Renee Video Editor.