Codec for Windows Movie Maker

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Codec for Windows Movie Maker

17 August 2023 Amanda J. Brook Senior Product Manager

Last update by James Smith at 9 November 2026

Summary
Windows Movie Maker, developed by Microsoft, is free video editing software loved by Windows users. It offers practical editing functions, including cutting, merging, adding effects and themes, and adjusting playback speed. However, it has limited video encoding formats.

Table of contents

1. What video encoding formats does Windows Movie Maker support?

2. How to use Renee Video Editor Pro for format conversion?

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro?
2. How to use Renee Video Editor Pro for format conversion?

I. What video encoding formats does Windows Movie Maker support?

As we mentioned in the introduction just now, the video encoding formats that Windows Movie Maker can support are relatively limited, so what file formats does it support? The details are as follows: ASF, AVI, WMV, MPEG, MPG, M1V, MP2, WM, WMA, etc. In addition, the editor will give a brief introduction to some of the common video formats, let’s go and find out together.

ASF Format : It is a data format developed by Microsoft for Windows 98 that includes audio, video, images, and control command scripts. It is very suitable for transmission on the IP network, so it is often used in on-demand, live broadcast, and distance education.

WMV Format: Also known as Windows Media Video Format, the extension is (.wmv). This video format is a video compression format, so the video size of this format is relatively small, suitable for playback and transmission on the Internet. Now mainstream players on the market, such as: RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, VLC player, etc., all support playing videos in this format.

AVI Format: Its English full name is Audio Video Interleaved, which is an audio and video interleaved format. It is a multimedia file format launched by Microsoft in November 1992. It encapsulates the audio and video data in one file, and the audio and video are arranged interlaced by frame, so as to achieve the effect of synchronous playback of audio and video. There are many files in AVI format in the titles of some games, educational software, and multimedia CDs.

WMA Format: It is a new audio format introduced by Microsoft that is as famous as the MP3 format. This format exceeds MP3 in terms of compression ratio and sound quality, and is far better than RA (Real Audio), and can produce better sound quality even at a lower sampling frequency.

From the file formats supported by Windows Movie Maker software, we can easily see that, except for the several common formats described in detail above, other commonly used video formats (such as MP4 format) cannot be edited with the help of this software. Don’t worry, the editor will recommend a video editing tool with high market praise——Renee Video Editor Pro . This software can not only support the conversion of almost all video formats, but also provides a series of practical video editing tools. Function. Let’s take a closer look at this software.

II. How to use Renee Video Editor Pro for format conversion?

1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro?

Renee Video Editor Pro It is a video recording and editing tool that integrates computer screen recording, video post-production and format conversion functions. Among them, the computer screen recording function can set the recording area and screen size, and can also set the watermark, cursor style, sound source and saved format, automatic recording plan, etc., whether it is online movies, meeting video records, or game screens, software Operation steps, etc., it can help you record and save to the computer with one click.

This software enhances video content with post-production tools for editing, merging, cropping, rotating, adding animations, transitions, filters, dubbing, music, and sound effect removal. It also allows subtitle creation and importation. Upon completion, videos can be converted to multiple formats, including MXF, AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, M2TS, M4V, AAC, AC3, etc., with support for free video and audio format conversion.

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Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.

Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.

Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.

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Multiple Edit ToolsCut Videos & Audios Users are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.

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2. How to use Renee Video Editor Pro for format conversion?

Step 1: After downloading and installing, run Renee Video Editor Pro and select the (Video Toolbox) option.

select video toolbox in Renee Video Editor

Step 2: Next, find the (Add File) button and import the video file that needs to be converted into Renee Video Editor Pro.

Step 3: Once the video file is uploaded, choose your required output format suitable for various devices from the provided options, or specify it in the search box below. For further video edits and parameter adjustments like format, quality, size, aspect ratio, bit rate, and frame rate, go to Output Settings.

select mp4 as the output format and save in renee video editor pro

Step 4: Save your settings and return to the main page. Select the destination for the saved file by specifying the ‘Output Folder’. Then, press the 'Start' button located in the bottom right to initiate the video conversion and export process, which is designed to be both quick and user-friendly.

start to combine videos files in renee video editor pro

In addition to format conversion, you can perform a series of editing operations on the added video files through the editing function provided in the top menu bar, such as (cutting), (rotating and cropping), (special effects), (watermark), (Music), (Subtitle), (Opening/Ending), etc.

use renee video editor pro functions to edit videos

Description of editing functions in the top menu bar of Renee Video Editor Pro:

cut: Trim video clips; adjust playback speed.

Rotate and crop: Rotate the video 90 degrees clockwise, or adjust the video to achieve up-down mirroring or left-right mirroring; crop the size of the video screen.

special effects: Add filter effects, zoom effects or volume effects to your video.

watermark: Add watermark files in the form of text, pictures, videos or graphics to video files; or remove watermarks from videos.

music: Add extra audio and sound to video files; or remove original audio from video.

subtitle: Add subtitles to the movie, and you can customize the position, font and size of the subtitles.

Opening/Ending: You can add pictures or videos as titles or trailers, set the duration and transition effects of titles and trailers, add text to titles and trailers, and support adjusting the color and font size of text, etc.