What is WMV Video Format?
WMV video format, short for Windows Media Video, was developed by Microsoft and designed to handle all types of video content. WMV video format is a derivative of the MPEG-4 format. However, WMV video format is more efficient than MPEG-4 in encoding video. WMV video file formats can be highly compressed and can be delivered as a continuous flow of data. Similar to ASF format, WMV video format allows for decreased file size. Using WMV video file formats is an excellent way to get file sizes down to reasonable levels while retaining watchable quality.