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What is WMV?

Developed by Microsoft, WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video format that is used for streaming and online video. It’s not as popular as newer formats like MP4 because the latter offers better compression and has more adoption across platforms and devices. 

Is WMV better than MP4?

MP4 is better than WMV due to wider compatibility and better compression efficiency across different platforms and devices.

What is the disadvantage of WMV?

The main disadvantage of WMV is limited compatibility with non-Windows systems. It also may compress video more, reducing quality.

Does WMV reduce quality?

WMV can reduce quality due to its compression algorithms, especially compared to less compressed formats.

Is WMV a good quality?

WMV provides decent quality but often sacrifices more detail compared to formats like MP4 due to heavier compression.

Is a WMV file safe?

WMV files are generally safe but could contain malware if downloaded from untrustworthy sources.

Is AVI better quality than WMV?

AVI offers better quality than WMV due to less compression, but AVI file sizes are much larger.

Is WMV good for streaming?

No, WMV is not ideal for streaming. MP4 or WebM are better suited for streaming due to better compression and compatibility.

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