The .asf filename extension refers to the Microsoft owned audio and digital video container, advanced systems format. It is a container for windows media audio and windows media video but shares the same internal structure as both WMA and WMV file formats. The format was designed with the goal of increasing efficiency in distribution of audio video files across computer networks. However, it works just as well for local system playback. The asf format forms part of Microsoft's Foundation framework. The major feature of the format is its ability to add digital rights management by providing the framework for encrypting audio and video files.
First released in 1995 and developed by the Fraunhofer Society, the mp3 audio format is arguably one of the most recognizable audio file format that ever existed. This digital audio encoding format hails from the lossy data compression algorithm family. The format enjoys widespread support and compatibility with most handheld music players, smartphones, computers, and in car stereos most of which have native support for the format. It is also a popular format used for distribution of audio files over computer networks such as the internet. Free mp3 encoders such as LAME and audacity give authors the tools necessary to create .mp3 files.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for ASF to MP3 conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload ASF files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized MP3 results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent MP3 audio with dependable progress tracking.
An ASF file can wrap bit streams formed from various formats such as binary, JPEG still images, script commands, video, and audio. However it is principally used as a wrapper for audio and video files specifically WMA and WMV. The ASF format includes support for metadata including content descriptors, and information for DRM use. Content Encryption is also supported requiring the use of a license key before the asf file can be played.
The MP3 format compression algorithm works through perceptual coding. A technique in which audio artifacts outside the auditory range of the average human, are reduced or 'cancelled out'. The result is a near perfect replication of the original audio sample at a compression ratio of 11 to 1 at 128 kilobits per second. Audio quality can be controlled by such factors as the bit rate, sample rate, among other features. But bits rates being the main determinant of audio quality can be adjusted between the typical range from 128 kb/s to as high as 320kb/s.
Upload your video file in the ASF format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select MP3 as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted audio file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.