File Compression

[Uzoma]

I have some MP3s and WMV files that are easily 100MB - 1,000MB in size. Is it possible to compress them to under 5MB without the quality being so poor that they can't be watched/heard?

I'm aware that there will almost have to be some quality loss but they will be all spoken word files so I think that we might be able to tolerate that, if it can be done.

[VHG]

MP3 is already a compressed format, so you wont gain anything by compressing them, but you should be able to change the quality of the file to the lowest level, a lower kbps, say 96kbps.

Right click on the files and see what kbps the files are now.

[VHG]

If you convert the WMV files to mp3 that should make them smaller, select say 96kbps

[TTG]

Aim for a wmv with 128k bit rate. Just my own personal choice. wmv smaller than mp3 with same bit rate.

[Wak]

Download and install the free FORMAT FACTORY from here:-
http://www.pcfreetime.com/

You will then be able to convert all files to different file types and bit rates to suit the quality required.