{"id":1513,"date":"2013-10-29T09:35:45","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T09:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2020-03-24T09:06:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T09:06:39","slug":"how-to-convert-wmv-and-import-wmv-to-imovie-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/how-to-convert-wmv-and-import-wmv-to-imovie-on-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert and Import WMV to iMovie on Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a video  editing program for Mac users, iMovie provides an easy way for users to import  and arrange recorded videos, edit home videos, and turn them into a movie.  Moreover, users can even make use of iMovie to fine-tune the cuts and  transitions. However, the excellent video editor or creator tool only accepts a  limited number of formats to be imported. Video like WMV, which is a standard  video format widely used on Windows, could have some problem when being  imported into the iMovie program. In order to successfully import the WMV video  file into iMovie, you&rsquo;d better convert the WMV video from the original format  to an iMovie compatible format. In case you don&rsquo;t know what program you can use  to do the conversion and how to convert WMV to iMovie, we have prepared some  program recommendations and detailed guides for your reference in this article,  I&rsquo;m sure they will help.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Leawo Video Converter?<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Free Audio Video Pack?<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Freemake Video Converter?<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Zamzar?<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with FileZigZag?<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Leawo Video Converter?<\/h2>\n<p>To make sure  you can get the best converting result, a high-quality video converting program  is necessary to have for the WMV to iMovie converting task. Among all the video  converters available on the market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter\/\">Leawo Video Converter<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/\">Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/a> on the Mac OS operating system, is one of the best WMV to iMovie converter you  can have, and is proven to be one of the most reliable programs for all kinds  of media converting tasks. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the most recommendable WMV to iMovie  converter program, Leawo Video Converter is available on both Windows and Mac  system, allowing you to do the WMV to iMovie converting task on whatever  platform you feel the most comfortable. The converter program has the most  advanced video converting engine, allowing the program to convert more than 180  kinds of video from one format to another. With the leading video converting  technology, Leawo Video Converter can also retain the best video and audio  quality in the output result while providing a 6 times higher speed for the  converting process. Other than a high-speed, quality-guaranteed video  converting ability, Leawo Video Converter also has a very practical video  editor module built in, which can be used to not only trim and crop your video,  but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-add-watermark-to-video-1372-2.html\">add  watermark to video<\/a>, adjust video parameters, convert 2D video to 3D and  remove background noise. So with Leawo Video Converter, you can definitely  convert your WMV video to iMovie with the least effort.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, Leawo Video Converter also has  a very intuitive user interface. The brilliant software makes it possible for  anyone to convert a WMV video to iMovie within a couple of minutes. The  following is a guide showing you how easy it is to convert WMV to iMovie with  Leawo Video Converter. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download and Launch Leawo Video  Converter. To import your source WMV file, you can either drag the file and  then drop it into the frame at the center of the interface, or click the &ldquo;Add  Video&rdquo; button and locate your WMV video file in its folder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-import-01.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-import-01.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-import-01\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-import-01\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Since Leawo Video Converter has  &ldquo;MP4 Video&rdquo; set as the default output format initially, which is compatible for  iMovie, you don&rsquo;t need to change the output format specifically for iMovie. But  if you do have a more preferred output format in mind, you can click the &ldquo;MP4  Video&rdquo; area and then click &ldquo;Change&rdquo; to go to the format selection panel, then  choose your preferred output format. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-change-format-02.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-change-format-02.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-change-format-02\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-change-format-02\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Leawo Video Converter as a  practical video editor module built in. To activate the video editor, just  click the &ldquo;Edit&rdquo; button on your video to enter the video editing panel, where  you will have various video editing options for the current video. When you are  done editing, click &ldquo;OK&rdquo; to apply the changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-edit-03.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-edit-03.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-edit-03\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-edit-03\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> When you think there&rsquo;s no more  editing needed and you are ready to start the converting task, just click the  green &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button, set an output directory and click the big &ldquo;Convert&rdquo;  icon below to start converting the WMV video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-start-04.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-start-04.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-start-04\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Leawo-start-04\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 2: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Free Audio Video Pack?<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of being a standalone media  converter program, Free Audio Video Pack, like it&rsquo;s suggested in its name, is a  program pack which includes various media converting modules. With the video  converter function modules, you can easily convert the WMV video file to MP4,  which is compatible to iMovie. Free Audio Video Pack features a simple user  interface, making it easy for anyone to convert video or audio files from one  format to another. Also, the program pack is free, which is great for people  who don&rsquo;t need many extra functions. If you think Free Audio Video Pack is a  good choice for your WMV to iMovie converting task, then here is a simple guide  on how to use Free Audio Video Pack to convert your WMV video file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Launch Free Audio Video Pack.  Under &ldquo;Video Converters&rdquo;, choose &ldquo;Video -&gt; MP4&rdquo; to convert your WMV video to  MP4, which is compatible to iMovie.<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Drag your WMV video file and  drop it onto the interface of the program to import it.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Finally, click the &ldquo;Start&rdquo;  button to start converting the WMV video to MP4 for iMovie. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Free-Audio-Video-Pack-05.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Free-Audio-Video-Pack-05.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Free-Audio-Video-Pack-05\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Free-Audio-Video-Pack-05\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 3: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Freemake Video Converter?<\/h2>\n<p>Freemake Video Converter is a professional  video converting program that can get your WMV to iMovie converting task done  very quickly. The video converter program has a lot of functions built in,  allowing you to not only convert your WMV videos, but also edit videos, rip  DVDs, create ISO image files and more. However, some of these functions are  only available if you purchase the full version of the program. But for regular  users who only need to do simple video converting tasks, the trial version of  Freemake Video Converter is well enough. Here is how you can easily convert  your WMV video to iMovie with Freemake Video Converter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Launch Freemake Video Converter.  In the function row above, click the &ldquo;Video&rdquo; button to import your source video  file into the program.<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click &ldquo;to MP4&rdquo; to set the output  format to MP4. You can also choose other iMovie compatible format as the output  format.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3: <\/strong>On the newly popped-out window,  select a folder as the output directory, and then click the &ldquo;Start&rdquo; button to  start converting the WMV file with Freemake Video Converter<strong>. <\/strong>When the  task is finished, there will be a notification window telling you that the  conversion is completed. Just click the &ldquo;OK&rdquo; button to close the window. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Freemake-06.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Freemake-06.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Freemake-06\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Freemake-06\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part5\">Part 4: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with Zamzar?<\/h2>\n<p>Zamzar is a very popular online video  converter for its efficient video converting function and attractive webpage  design. According to the website, the online video converter tool supports more  than 1200 different file formats, and aims to converting any file under 10  minutes. Because of the great video converting ability, Zamzar is enlisted in  the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/top-5-free-online-video-converters.html\">top  5 best free online video converters<\/a>. As a popular video converting tool,  Zamzar managed to keep its use interface as simple and intuitive as possible,  so that anyone can get a media file converted with the shortest period of time.  If you want to try using Zamzar to convert your WMV video to iMovie, here is  how to do that:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the website of Zamzar<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click the &ldquo;Add Files\u2026&rdquo; button to  upload the WMV file from your computer. <br \/>\n  <strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Choose an iMovie compatible  output format like MP4 in the box under the &ldquo;2&rdquo; icon.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click the &ldquo;Convert Now&rdquo; button  to start converting your WMV video online with Zamzar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Zamzar-07.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-Zamzar-07.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Zamzar-07\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-Zamzar-07\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part6\">Part 5: How to Convert WMV to iMovie for Importing WMV to iMovie with FileZigZag?<\/h2>\n<p>Like Zamzar, FileZigZag is also a super  useful free online file converter tool. With FileZigZag, you can convert not  only WMV to iMovie, but also other files like documents, archive files and  images. However, the online video converter tool does not feature any  additional customization options, so it&rsquo;s only suitable for people who have no  customization requirements on the video converting task. FileZigZag provides a  more straightforward user interface with a clean 4-step guide. Follow the  step-by-step guide on the webpage and you should be able to convert your files  pretty easy. Here is exactly how to convert WMV to iMovie online free with  FileZigZag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go the FileZigZag official site,  then click the &ldquo;Select&rdquo; button to upload your source WMV video file. You can  also drag the file and drop it into the box to upload it.<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Set an iMovie compatible format  as output format using the dropdown box under the &ldquo;Step 2&rdquo; icon.<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 3: <\/strong>This website requires your Email  for conversion tasks. To proceed, you have to enter your Email address in the  box under the &ldquo;Step 3&rdquo; icon.<br \/>\n  <strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click the &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button to  start the conversion task. You can download the converted file after the converting  task is finished.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-FileZigZag-08.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WMV-to-iMovie-FileZigZag-08.png\" title=\"WMV-to-iMovie-FileZigZag-08\" alt=\"WMV-to-iMovie-FileZigZag-08\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a video editing program for Mac users, iMovie provides an easy way for users to import and arrange recorded videos, edit home videos, and turn them into a movie. 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