RealNetworks, an internet streaming Media Company, is credited as the developers and owners of the proprietary RealMedia multimedia container format. The filename extension .rm refers to this format which is used as an audio and video wrapper to distribute digital media content over the internet. The first version of this container was released in 1997 and has been popularized for its ability to unpack the digital stream while it is being downloaded over computer networks such as the internet. The format is platform agnostic and works equally well on Microsoft Windows as it does on Linux or Mac OS.
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.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for RM to ASF conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload RM files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized ASF 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 ASF audio with dependable progress tracking.
Unlike RealMedia variable bitrate format, the RealMedia container format encodes streaming media at a constant bitrate. .rm files use proprietary video and audio compression encoding formats from the RealVideo and RealAudio suite of compression formats. Video stream encoding was upon its initial release based upon the H.263 compression format.
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.
Upload your video file in the RM format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select ASF 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.