Converting video files for iMovie

is there a way to convert .wmv files (Windows Media Player) to a format that can be imported into iMovie?

SkaMan wrote:
is there a way to convert .wmv files (Windows Media Player) to a format that can be imported into iMovie?
sure, purchase a licence from www.flip4mac.com for their plug-in, which teaches any Quicktime based software wmv handling ..
Plan B) purchase VisualHub (half the price of flip4mac) and use it as external, standalone converter..

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