3 Best Methods to Convert ASF to MP4

ASF, also known as the "Advanced Streaming Format", is a digital audio/ digital video container format powered by Microsoft. However, ASF is not compatible with devices with iOS system, either it's inconvenient for people to play ASF on some Android phone. So it's necessary to convert ASF to MP4.

What is more important, MP4 is much smaller and more flexible form while keeping both the video and audio quality. Here are 3 useful ways to turn ASF to MP4 with ease. Just find more detailed process as below.

ASF to MP4

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Part 1. How to Convert ASF to MP4 on Computer

Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate is a perfect companion for you to change various videos or audios to your desirable formats, including converting ASF to MP4.

Key Features for ASF to MP4 Converter MAC/Win

• Convert local files or downloaded online files in 300+ formats like MP4, MKV, WMV, etc.
• Easy to convert videos for different portable players on mobile devices.
• Safe and clean. It has no Ads, no Spyware and no Malware, which will provide you with better visual experience.
• Able to achieve higher video quality. It helps you enhance dark video, remove noises and stabilize shaky video, etc.

Step 1 Add ASF files into the program

Download Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate and install it. Start the program and click the "Add File" button, choose the ASF files from your computer. You can just drag the ASF files from the desktop.

Step 2 Choose MP4 as the output format

Open the "Profile" drop-down list and click the "General Video", you can see a group of forms popping up. Choose the MPEG-4 Video (*.mp4) as your format or the preset for the desired device directly.

Step 3 Set for the destination folder

Click the "Browse" button and you can choose the location of your output video. It is available for you to edit the video by adding effects and changing length in the "Settings".

Step 4 Convert ASF to MP4

Click the "Convert" button on the bottom right and start to convert ASF to MP4. When all is done, you can find your video in the set place and enjoy it on different types of electronic equipment.

Part 2. Use ASF to MP4 Online Converter

There are a lot of people choosing to ASF to MP4 online converters. It is sensible since you don't have to download applications any more. If you don't care much about the limitations of the online way, such as the size of the file, Zamzar should be the recommended ASF to MP4 online converter for you.

Step 1 Head to the website https://www.zamzar.com and choose "Convert Files". Just make sure that the online file has the limitation of up to 50 MB.

Step 2 Click "Choose Files" and choose ASF files from your computer or just drag and drop the file. If you want to download ASF online, click "URL" to paste the URL of the ASF file.

Step 3 Click the drop down list and choose "MP4". On the right side, you can see a blank frame, add your e-mail address to it. Make sure the address is valid.

Step 4 Click "Convert" button to turn ASF files into MP4 in no time. By clicking it, you agree with terms of this website by default. After that you can get the desired MP4 files for most of the devices.

Part 3. How to convert ASF to MP4 on smart phones

Android phones have become an increasingly important part in people's life. They not only serve for making phone calls, but also for watching movies and listening to music. However, the ASF format is not compatible with most smartphones. In this case, we can use Any Video Converter to convert ASF to MP4 and enjoy videos.

Step 1 Download and install the Any Video Converter from Google Play. Install it on your smart phone and launch the program.

Step 2 Add ASF video files for conversion. Once you've loaded the file, it's time to choose the format you want to convert into. Click "Settings" and you can add the file from your mobile phone.

Step 3 Choose the output format. After adding the file, you can see many formats by clicking "Output". Choose "MP4" as the desired format.

Step 4 After choosing the format, it's time to start the conversion. By clicking "Start", you can convert ASF files into MP4 soon for your Android phone.

Part 4. A Comparison Between ASF and MP4

When you need to have a clear view about ASF and MP4, you can find the comparison chart between the two formats as below. What is more, when you want to turn ASF to MP4, you should learn more detailed information now.

	ASF	MP4
File Type	Advanced Streaming Format File	MPEG-4 Video File
Description	ASF is Microsoft's pro ASF is Microsoft's proprietary digital audio/video container format.	MPEG-4 is a method of defining compression of audio and visual (AV) digital data.
Developed by	Microsoft	Moving Picture Experts Group
Pros	1) Time-saving and the operation process is continuous. 2) Designed for operating in network like Internet.	1) Video quality is highly preserved. 2) More commonly used than MP4. 3) Supported by all the mobile devices.
Cons	1) The quality of the video is likely to lose. 2) Not popular as MP4	1) It will take up more system resources when using MP4.
Programs that can open it	Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC media player ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre	Serif MoviePlus Microsoft Windows Video CyberLink PowerDirector 12 Ultra

Conclusion

In this article explains how to convert ASF to MP4 in 3 convenient ways. You can choose the desired solution according to your own needs. Generally, converting ASF to MP4 online is the fastest way since it doesn't need to download applications. And you can also find ASF to MP4 Converter for Android directly from Google Play. But given to its limitations, we recommend Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate, a more powerful and all-around converter that can also offer you a clean environment and help upgrade the video quality.