Convert wmv file to a format iMovie can use

How do i convert the wmv file that i have imported from my PC to mac into a format that iMovie can use? And which is the best file format? why can i play the file but not import it to iMovie?

Winston has got good advise. The F4M free download allows you to play wmv and it will even allow you to convert them, however, only in a limited way. To get full functioning, you have to purchase a license. However, if you do this a lot, then it could be worth it.
I found the following info on this forum about compatible files:
iMovie '08 will only allow you to to import files containing compression formats that can be edited. If your AVI file won't import, it likely means that the audio and/or video data is not editable. To import it, you will have to first convert it to any of the acceptable compression formats. For video this means DV, AIC, M-JPEG, Photo-JPEG, MPEG-4, or H.264.

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