Convert AU to WMV
Fast, free, and secure AU to WMV conversion. No registration required.
Xonvert makes au to wmv conversion effortless — just open this page, add your file, and click Convert. Source format AU Audio is known for simple format with wide Unix/Linux tool support, and the target WMV Video offers tight integration with Windows Media Player and DirectShow. File integrity is guaranteed throughout the conversion process — Xonvert validates both the AU Audio input and the WMV Video output to prevent data corruption. Mobile users can convert files directly from their camera roll or file manager — the interface adapts to any screen size.
Top Reasons to Convert AU to WMV
There are strong reasons to convert AU to WMV:
Collaboration ease: Team members and collaborators are more likely to have software that opens WMV Video natively, reducing compatibility friction.
Smaller file size: Lossy compression in WMV Video often produces significantly smaller files than AU Audio, saving storage space and bandwidth.
Faster loading: WMV Video files decode faster on most systems, reducing wait times when opening or streaming content.
Legacy system support: WMV Video is backward-compatible with older systems that may not support newer or proprietary formats like AU Audio.
Future-proofing: WMV Video has decades of proven stability and will remain supported for years to come.
Collaboration ease: Team members and collaborators are more likely to have software that opens WMV Video natively, reducing compatibility friction.
Smaller file size: Lossy compression in WMV Video often produces significantly smaller files than AU Audio, saving storage space and bandwidth.
Faster loading: WMV Video files decode faster on most systems, reducing wait times when opening or streaming content.
Legacy system support: WMV Video is backward-compatible with older systems that may not support newer or proprietary formats like AU Audio.
Future-proofing: WMV Video has decades of proven stability and will remain supported for years to come.
How AU and WMV Differ
| Feature | AU | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | AU Audio | WMV Video |
| Category | Audio | Video |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Key Strength | simple format with wide Unix/Linux tool support | tight integration with Windows Media Player and DirectShow |
| Key Weakness | no compression options, limited metadata | very poor support on macOS, Linux and mobile platforms |
| Primary Use | Unix system sounds | Windows-only media playback and legacy enterprise video |
| Developer | Sun Microsystems | Microsoft |
| Year Released | 1980s | 1999 |
Step-by-Step: Convert AU to WMV
Converting AU to WMV with Xonvert is straightforward:
1. Upload AU — Click the upload zone or drag files from your desktop. Works with any AU file on your device.
2. Settings panel — Choose between Quick (fast, default settings) and Custom (full control over output parameters) conversion modes.
3. Process locally — All conversion happens in-browser using WebAssembly — no server round-trip, no upload wait time.
4. Save WMV — Single-click download for individual files. Batch conversions export as a ZIP for convenience.
1. Upload AU — Click the upload zone or drag files from your desktop. Works with any AU file on your device.
2. Settings panel — Choose between Quick (fast, default settings) and Custom (full control over output parameters) conversion modes.
3. Process locally — All conversion happens in-browser using WebAssembly — no server round-trip, no upload wait time.
4. Save WMV — Single-click download for individual files. Batch conversions export as a ZIP for convenience.
Quality & Fidelity
Real-world quality depends on three factors: source file quality, format capabilities, and encoder settings. Xonvert optimizes the third factor automatically, but starting with the best possible AU Audio source always yields the best WMV Video output. Supports mu-law, A-law and linear PCM encoding When this data is re-encoded into WMV Video, VC-1 variant was used for HD-DVD and early Blu-ray discs Xonvert accounts for these differences to maintain visual and structural integrity. Color accuracy is a priority in this conversion. Xonvert maintains data integrity across the format boundary. The output closely matches your original.
Converting AU Audio audio to WMV Video video creates a video file with a static visual (typically a black frame or waveform visualization) and your audio track. This is commonly used for uploading music to video-only platforms like YouTube, creating visualizer content, or embedding audio in video projects.
Compression trade-off: Your lossless AU source retains all original data. Converting to lossy WMV will reduce file size substantially, but some data is permanently discarded. Use the quality slider to balance file size against fidelity.
Converting AU Audio audio to WMV Video video creates a video file with a static visual (typically a black frame or waveform visualization) and your audio track. This is commonly used for uploading music to video-only platforms like YouTube, creating visualizer content, or embedding audio in video projects.
Compression trade-off: Your lossless AU source retains all original data. Converting to lossy WMV will reduce file size substantially, but some data is permanently discarded. Use the quality slider to balance file size against fidelity.
Why People Convert AU to WMV
Common scenarios for AU to WMV conversion:
• Email attachments — WMV files are typically smaller, making them easier to send via email without exceeding size limits.
• E-commerce listings — Online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy prefer WMV for product audio content.
• Mobile compatibility — WMV works across all mobile devices, ensuring playback on phones and tablets.
• Newsletter content — Email marketing platforms have strict format requirements. Converting AU to WMV ensures your content renders correctly in every inbox.
• Software compatibility — Your editing software may require WMV input. This conversion ensures seamless import.
• Portfolio creation — Designers and creators convert AU files to WMV when building portfolios for job applications or client showcases.
• Email attachments — WMV files are typically smaller, making them easier to send via email without exceeding size limits.
• E-commerce listings — Online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy prefer WMV for product audio content.
• Mobile compatibility — WMV works across all mobile devices, ensuring playback on phones and tablets.
• Newsletter content — Email marketing platforms have strict format requirements. Converting AU to WMV ensures your content renders correctly in every inbox.
• Software compatibility — Your editing software may require WMV input. This conversion ensures seamless import.
• Portfolio creation — Designers and creators convert AU files to WMV when building portfolios for job applications or client showcases.
Got Questions? We Have Answers
Can I convert multiple AU files at once?▼
Yes! Drag multiple files into the converter for batch processing. All files convert simultaneously and can be downloaded as a ZIP archive.
What's the maximum number of files I can convert at once?▼
Free users can convert several files per batch. PRO users enjoy unlimited batch sizes. For very large batches, your device's memory is the only practical limit.
Why choose WMV over other formats?▼
WMV Video offers tight integration with Windows Media Player and DirectShow. It's widely used for Windows-only media playback and legacy enterprise video, making it an excellent choice for most video needs.
Will my AU file be deleted after conversion?▼
No. Your original AU file is never modified or deleted. Xonvert creates a separate WMV copy — your source file remains untouched.
What audio quality settings should I use?▼
For music, use 256 kbps or higher. For voice/podcast, 128 kbps is sufficient. Lossless output preserves everything.
Does this work on my phone or tablet?▼
Yes. Xonvert works on any device with a modern browser — iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets all supported.
Can I undo a conversion?▼
Since your original AU file is never modified, there's nothing to undo. Your source file remains exactly as it was — only a new WMV copy is created.