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.
Being the most broadly compatible audio and video container format from the lossy class of containers, the MPEG standards are supported by numerous audio and video products and software applications. The standards were designed to meet the growing need for digital storage of audio and video media. They both utilize a lossy compression to scale down VHS quality digital video and CD audio. The two formats, mpeg-1 and mpeg-2, are the result of the combined efforts of the moving picture experts group which was established in 1988. The mpeg-1 has its beginnings in the same year, with an initial release to public in 1993.
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Upload ASF files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized MPEG 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 MPEG 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 mpeg-1 file format extension is standardized in ISO/IEC 11172. It was extended from the H.261 and JPEG file formats and is capable of scaling down VHS video at a ratio of 26:1 and CD audio at a ratio of 6:1. The format allows for transcoding of video and associated audio to a maximum bitrate of 1.5 Mbit/second. interlaced video is supported in the second iteration of the mpeg format, mpeg-2. Video encoding is achieved using the compression standard H.262. The newer format also has added support for newer audio encoding techniques.
Upload your video file in the ASF format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select MPEG as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted video file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.