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MPEG-4 Part 14 - the most universal video format worldwide supporting H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and various audio codecs. Perfect balance of quality, compression, and compatibility. Plays on virtually every device (phones, tablets, computers, TVs, game consoles). Standard for YouTube, streaming services, and video sharing. Supports chapters, subtitles, and multiple audio tracks. Industry standard since 2001. Perfect for any video distribution scenario.
Audio Video Interleave - legacy Windows multimedia container format from 1992. Flexible container supporting virtually any codec. Larger file sizes than modern formats. Universal compatibility with Windows software and older devices. Simple structure making it easy to edit. Common in video editing and legacy content. Being replaced by MP4 and MKV but still widely supported. Perfect for maximum compatibility with older Windows systems and software.
Matroska - flexible open-source container supporting unlimited video/audio tracks, subtitles, chapters, and metadata. Can contain any codec (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1). Perfect for high-quality video archival with multiple audio languages and subtitle tracks. Popular for HD/4K movies and Blu-ray rips. Supports advanced features like ordered chapters and menu systems. Excellent for complex multi-track videos. Standard format for high-quality video collections.
QuickTime Movie - Apple's multimedia container format with excellent quality and editing capabilities. Native format for macOS and iOS devices. Supports various codecs including ProRes for professional video. High-quality preservation suitable for editing. Larger file sizes than compressed formats. Perfect for video production on Mac, professional editing, and scenarios requiring maximum quality. Standard format for Final Cut Pro and professional Mac workflows.
Windows Media Video - Microsoft's video codec and container format optimized for Windows Media Player. Good compression with acceptable quality. Native Windows support and streaming capabilities. Various versions (WMV7, WMV8, WMV9/VC-1). Used for Windows-based streaming and video distribution. Being superseded by MP4 and other formats. Perfect for legacy Windows systems and corporate environments using Windows Media infrastructure. Still encountered in Windows-centric content.
Flash Video - legacy format for Adobe Flash Player used extensively for web video (2000s). Enabled YouTube's early growth and online video streaming. Now obsolete due to Flash discontinuation (2020). Small file sizes with acceptable quality for the era. No longer recommended for new projects. Convert to MP4 or WebM for modern compatibility. Historical format important for archival but not for new content.
Webformate
WebM - open-source video format developed by Google specifically for HTML5 web video. Uses VP8/VP9/AV1 video codecs with Vorbis/Opus audio. Royalty-free with no licensing costs. Optimized for streaming with efficient compression. Native support in all modern browsers. Smaller file sizes than H.264 at similar quality. Perfect for web videos, HTML5 players, and open-source projects. Becoming standard for web-native video content.
Ogg Video - open-source video format from Xiph.Org Foundation using Theora video codec and Vorbis/Opus audio. Free from patents and licensing fees. Used in open-source projects and HTML5 video. Comparable quality to early H.264 but superseded by VP9 and AV1. Declining usage in favor of WebM. Perfect for open-source applications requiring free codecs. Convert to WebM or MP4 for better compatibility and quality. Historical importance in open video standards.
MPEG-4 Video - Apple's variant of MP4 for iTunes and iOS with optional DRM protection. Nearly identical to MP4 but may contain FairPlay DRM. Used for iTunes Store purchases and Apple TV content. Supports H.264/H.265 video and AAC audio. Includes chapter markers and metadata. Convert to MP4 for broader compatibility (if DRM-free). Perfect for iTunes library and Apple ecosystem. Essentially MP4 with Apple-specific features.
Professionelle Formate
MPEG - legacy video format using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression. Standard for Video CDs and DVDs. Good quality with moderate compression. Universal compatibility with older devices. Larger files than modern formats. Perfect for DVD compatibility and legacy systems. Being replaced by MP4. Convert to MP4 for better compression and compatibility.
MPEG Video - generic MPEG format (MPEG-1/2/4) used for various video applications. Container for MPEG video standards. Common in broadcasting and DVD authoring. Various quality levels depending on MPEG version. Perfect for broadcast and professional video. Modern equivalent is MP4. Convert to MP4 for contemporary use.
Video Object - DVD video container format containing MPEG-2 video and AC-3/PCM audio. Part of DVD-Video specification. Encrypted with CSS on commercial DVDs. Includes subtitles, menu data, and multiple audio tracks. Large file sizes with maximum quality for DVD. Perfect for DVD authoring and DVD backup. Convert to MP4 or MKV for smaller file sizes and broader playback compatibility.
AVCHD Video - high-definition video format from Sony/Panasonic HD camcorders. Uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression with .mts extension. Part of AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) standard. Full HD 1080p/1080i recording. Perfect for camcorder footage preservation. Convert to MP4 for easier editing and sharing. Standard format from Sony, Panasonic, and Canon HD camcorders.
Blu-ray MPEG-2 Transport Stream - Blu-ray disc video format containing H.264, MPEG-2, or VC-1 video. High-quality HD/4K video with up to 40Mbps bitrate. Used on Blu-ray discs and AVCHD camcorders. Supports multiple audio tracks and subtitles. Perfect for Blu-ray backup and high-quality archival. Convert to MP4 or MKV for smaller file sizes. Premium quality format for HD/4K content.
Mobile Formate
3rd Generation Partnership Project - mobile video format designed for 3G phones with small file sizes and low bitrates. Optimized for limited mobile bandwidth and processing power. Supports H.263, MPEG-4, and H.264 video. Very small file sizes (10-100KB per minute). Legacy format from early smartphone era. Being replaced by MP4 for mobile video. Still useful for extremely low-bandwidth scenarios. Convert to MP4 for modern devices.
3GPP2 - mobile video format for CDMA2000 3G phones. Similar to 3GP but for CDMA networks (Verizon, Sprint). Very small file sizes optimized for mobile networks. Supports H.263, MPEG-4, and H.264 video. Legacy mobile format. Convert to MP4 for modern devices. Superseded by standard MP4.
Legacy-Formate
RealMedia - proprietary streaming format from RealNetworks (1990s-2000s). Optimized for low-bandwidth streaming. Poor quality by modern standards. Obsolete format with limited player support. Convert to MP4 for modern playback. Historical importance in early internet video streaming.
RealMedia Variable Bitrate - improved RealMedia format with variable bitrate encoding. Better quality than RM at similar file sizes. Popular in Asia for video distribution. Obsolete format requiring RealPlayer. Convert to MP4 or MKV for modern compatibility. Legacy format from RealNetworks.
Advanced Systems Format - Microsoft's streaming media container for Windows Media. Used for WMV and WMA streaming. Supports live streaming and DRM protection. Common in Windows Media Services. Being replaced by modern streaming technologies. Convert to MP4 for universal compatibility. Microsoft legacy streaming format.
Shockwave Flash - Adobe Flash animation and video format. Interactive multimedia content with vector graphics and scripting. Obsolete since Flash end-of-life (December 2020). Security risks from Flash Player. Convert videos to MP4, animations to HTML5/SVG. Historical format from web animation era.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is WMV and why did Microsoft create it?
WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's video codec and container format developed late 1990s (WMV7 released 1999) as part of Windows Media framework. Created to compete with RealVideo and QuickTime for internet streaming video. Goal was Windows-native video solution optimized for Windows Media Player and Windows Media Services. Tight integration with Windows - built into OS, no extra codecs needed on Windows machines. Became standard for corporate Windows environments, intranets, and Windows-based streaming.
Technical evolution: WMV7 (1999) based on MPEG-4 Part 2, WMV8 (2003) improved quality, WMV9 (2006) became VC-1 standard (used in HD DVD and Blu-ray alongside H.264). VC-1 is professional-grade codec comparable to H.264. However, WMV adoption outside Windows ecosystem was limited - Apple and Linux needed third-party codecs. Format succeeded in Windows world, failed to become universal standard. Licensing and platform lock-in prevented broader adoption.
Sollte ich WMV in MP4 konvertieren?
Ja, für bessere Kompatibilität:
Unterstützung für mobile Geräte
iPhones and many Android phones don't play WMV natively. MP4 plays on all mobile devices. Convert for mobile compatibility.
Web-Kompatibilität
HTML5-Video unterstützt WMV in den meisten Browsern nicht. Safari und Firefox ignorieren WMV. Konvertieren Sie in MP4 für Webvideos.
Zukunftssicherung
WMV ist ein rückläufiges Format. Die Softwareunterstützung nimmt ab. MP4 wird viel länger unterstützt. Konvertieren Sie zur Archivierung.
Kleinere Dateigrößen
Modernes H.264 in MP4 ist oft effizienter als alte WMV-Codecs. Konvertieren Sie für Speicherersparnisse bei besserer Qualität.
Only keep WMV if you have Windows-only environment with legacy requirements. Otherwise, convert to MP4 for universal compatibility and modern features.
Wie konvertiere ich WMV in MP4?
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Can iPhones and Android phones play WMV files?
iPhones don't support WMV: iOS has never supported Windows Media formats natively. No WMV playback in native iOS video player or Safari. Requires third-party apps (VLC, PlayerXtreme) to play WMV on iPhone/iPad. Apple and Microsoft's rivalry means no WMV support coming. If sharing video to iPhone users, convert to MP4 - they can't play WMV without extra apps. User experience is terrible.
Android support inconsistent: Most Android phones don't play WMV natively. Some manufacturers (Samsung) licensed Windows Media codecs and include support, but not universal. VLC for Android plays WMV reliably. However, native Android media player ignores WMV. Google's Android ecosystem favors open formats (WebM) and universal formats (MP4). Can't rely on WMV working on Android devices.
Cross-platform nightmare: WMV is Windows-only format in practice. Works on Windows computers, fails on everything else without workarounds. This platform lock-in killed WMV's prospects as universal format. MP4 learned from WMV's failure - works everywhere by design. If you have WMV files you want mobile users to watch, conversion to MP4 isn't optional - it's mandatory. No practical alternative exists.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen WMV-Versionen?
WMV7 (1999-2003): First Windows Media Video codec. Based on Microsoft's MPEG-4 implementation. Decent quality for era but inefficient by modern standards. Used in early Windows Media streaming. Most WMV7 files are ancient - late 90s/early 2000s video downloads, corporate training videos. Quality poor compared to modern codecs. Converting WMV7 to MP4 is archival necessity - format is obsolete.
WMV8 (2003-2006): Improved version with better compression and quality. Became popular for Windows-based video distribution. Many corporate videos, webcasts, and Windows Media streaming used WMV8. Better than WMV7 but still inferior to H.264. Typical quality is acceptable for 480p video but struggles with HD. Common in Windows XP era content.
WMV9/VC-1 (2006+): Professional codec standardized as VC-1 by SMPTE. Used in HD DVD and Blu-ray discs alongside H.264. Comparable quality to H.264 at same bitrates. This is the good WMV - actual professional format. However, adoption was limited. Most consumer WMV is WMV7/8, not WMV9. VC-1 on Blu-rays is rare (H.264 dominated). Best WMV version but still platform-locked to Windows ecosystem. Convert to MP4 for compatibility.
Warum sind WMV-Dateien manchmal riesig?
Lossless WMV modes: Windows Media encoder has lossless mode - uncompressed video for editing. Results in massive files (gigabytes for short videos). Used in professional Windows-based video production but rare. If you have huge WMV file, likely lossless or very high bitrate. Convert to MP4 with H.264 for 95% size reduction without visible quality loss. Lossless WMV is wasteful - modern codecs compress better.
Poor encoding settings: Early Windows Media encoding tools had confusing settings. Users often chose unnecessarily high bitrates or wrong profiles. Result: oversized WMV files. Example: 640×480 video at 5Mbps (should be 1Mbps). Wasted storage from user error, not format requirement. Re-encoding to MP4 with proper settings (CRF 23) fixes this. Modern encoders are smarter about quality vs size tradeoffs.
Audio-Codec-Auswahl: Einige WMV-Dateien verwenden unkomprimierte PCM-Audio oder hochbitratige WMA - Audio nimmt 10-40 % der Dateigröße unnötig ein. Die Konvertierung in MP4 mit AAC-Audio (192 kbps) reduziert die Größe drastisch. Außerdem hat der WMV-Container etwas mehr Overhead als MP4 (vernachlässigbar, trägt aber bei). Die Kombination aus Codec-ineffizienz und Kodierungsfehlern erzeugt aufgeblähte WMV-Dateien. Eine ordnungsgemäße MP4-Konvertierung kann die Größe um 50-70 % reduzieren, während die Qualität erhalten bleibt.
Kann ich WMV auf YouTube oder sozialen Medien hochladen?
YouTube akzeptiert WMV widerwillig: YouTube akzeptiert WMV-Uploads, empfiehlt jedoch MP4. Sie werden WMV in ihre Formate (VP9, H.264) transkodieren, aber die Verarbeitung könnte langsamer oder niedriger priorisiert sein. Upload-Probleme wurden gelegentlich mit WMV gemeldet. Es ist besser, MP4 hochzuladen - garantiert reibungslose Verarbeitung, schnelleren Upload, bessere Qualitätsbewahrung. Die Infrastruktur von YouTube ist für MP4/MOV optimiert, WMV ist ein Bürger zweiter Klasse.
Social media mostly rejects WMV: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter prefer or require MP4. They might accept WMV technically but processing is problematic - longer upload times, failed uploads, poor quality transcoding. Social platforms don't prioritize Windows formats. Convert WMV to MP4 before uploading to social media. Saves frustration and ensures best quality. Platforms optimized for formats they expect (MP4, MOV).
Streaming-Plattformen ignorieren WMV: Netflix, Hulu, Vimeo, Twitch akzeptieren keine WMV-Uploads. Professionelle Videoauslieferung erwartet MP4, MOV oder MXF. WMV hat keinen Platz in der modernen Streaming-Infrastruktur. Wenn Sie ein Content-Ersteller mit WMV-Material (altes Unternehmensvideo, archivierte Inhalte) sind, konvertieren Sie in MP4 für jede Online-Verbreitung. WMV ist eine Sackgasse für moderne Video-Workflows. Plattformkompatibilität erfordert MP4.
What replaced WMV in Windows?
MP4/H.264 wurde zum universellen Standard:
Windows 10/11 Default
Modern Windows prefers MP4 with H.264. Xbox, OneDrive, Microsoft Stream all use MP4. Even Microsoft abandoned WMV for their own services.
Plattformübergreifende Realität
Microsoft accepted MP4 as universal format. Windows Media Player plays MP4 by default. WMV maintained only for legacy compatibility, not future direction.
Branchennormierung
Video industry converged on MP4/H.264 as common standard. Format wars ended, MP4 won. WMV's Windows-only nature made it obsolete.
Unternehmensmigration
Corporate environments transitioning from WMV to MP4. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint prefer MP4. IT departments converting legacy WMV archives to MP4.
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WMV had 15-year run (1999-2015) as Windows video format. MP4 replaced it because universal compatibility matters more than Windows optimization. Format transition complete.
Können Video-Editoren WMV-Dateien importieren?
Windows editors handle WMV: Windows-based editors (Premiere Pro on Windows, Sony Vegas, PowerDirector) import WMV fine. Native codec support on Windows means no issues. However, editing performance varies by WMV version - WMV9 edits better than WMV7. Older WMV files might be sluggish due to codec inefficiency. Windows Movie Maker (discontinued) was designed for WMV - legacy software only.
Mac editors struggle: Final Cut Pro, iMovie don't support WMV natively. Requires codec packs or conversion. Mac users must convert WMV to MOV/MP4 before editing. DaVinci Resolve on Mac might handle WMV but not guaranteed. Cross-platform workflows avoid WMV entirely. If collaborating between Windows/Mac, use MP4 or MOV - universally supported. WMV creates compatibility headaches in mixed-platform environments.
Beste Praxis - Transkodierung: Selbst wenn der Editor WMV importiert, konvertieren Sie in einen Zwischencodec (ProRes, DNxHD) für bessere Bearbeitungsleistung. WMV ist ein schlechter Bearbeitungscodec - entworfen für Wiedergabe/Streaming, nicht für Bearbeitung. Inter-Frame-Kompression macht das Scrubbing in der Timeline langsam. Professionelle Workflows konvertieren alles zuerst in bearbeitungsfreundliche Formate. Importieren Sie WMV, exportieren Sie als MP4/MOV. Exportieren Sie WMV nicht aus modernen Editoren - das Format hat keine Vorteile für die Auslieferung.
Gibt es einen Grund, WMV heute zu verwenden?
Fast nie - sehr begrenzte Szenarien:
Legacy Windows Systems
Ancient Windows XP/Vista machines might only have WMV codecs. If distributing video to old corporate Windows environment with no updates, WMV might work when MP4 doesn't. Rare edge case.
DRM-Anforderungen
Windows Media DRM still used in some corporate training platforms. If content protection required and platform is Windows Media Services, WMV with DRM might be necessary. Obsolete solution but legacy systems exist.
Archivierungsauthentizität
Wenn historische Inhalte im Originalformat (digitale Archäologie) erhalten bleiben sollen, bewahren Sie WMV als Artefakt auf. Erstellen Sie eine MP4-Zugriffskopie, aber behalten Sie das WMV-Original. Nur für historische Dokumentationszwecke.
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Wie repariere ich WMV-Dateien, die nicht abgespielt werden?
Install codec pack (Windows): Download K-Lite Codec Pack (free) - includes WMV codecs for all versions. Fixes most WMV playback issues on Windows. Be careful of malware - download from official k-lite.com only. Codec packs from sketchy sites often contain viruses. Safer: just use VLC Media Player instead of codec packs. VLC has built-in codecs, no system-level installation needed.
Use VLC Media Player: VLC plays virtually all WMV files regardless of version or codec. Free, safe, cross-platform. If WMV won't play in Windows Media Player but you need to watch it, open in VLC. Solves 95% of WMV playback problems. Download from videolan.org. Best universal solution that doesn't require codec pack installation.
Convert to MP4: If WMV consistently causes problems, convert to MP4 and forget about WMV. Eliminates codec issues permanently. MP4 plays everywhere without special software. This is ultimate fix - stop using WMV entirely. Format is more trouble than it's worth. Our converter or FFmpeg converts WMV to MP4 in minutes. Future-proof your video by migrating away from WMV.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen WMV und ASF?
ASF is container, WMV is codec: ASF (Advanced Systems Format) is Microsoft's container format that holds WMV video and WMA audio. Files can have .wmv or .asf extension - same container structure. .wmv extension used for video, .asf for streaming or audio+video. Like how MP4 is container that can hold H.264 codec. Terminology often confused - people say "WMV file" meaning ASF container with WMV codec inside.
Streaming vs local playback: .asf extension typically used for streaming scenarios with Windows Media Services. .wmv extension for downloaded/local video files. Technical difference minimal - both are ASF container. Extension hints at intended use. Some Windows Media streaming setups require .asf extension, others accept .wmv. Can rename .wmv to .asf or vice versa, usually plays fine. Container structure is identical.
Modern irrelevance: Both WMV and ASF are Microsoft legacy formats being replaced by MP4 and modern streaming protocols (HLS, DASH). Whether video is .wmv or .asf doesn't matter for modern use - convert both to MP4. Distinction was relevant in Windows Media Services era (2000s) but obsolete now. Container vs codec difference is technical detail that doesn't affect recommendation: migrate away from Windows Media formats entirely.
Kann ich WMV verlustfrei in MP4 konvertieren?
Nein, Codecs inkompatibel: Der WMV-Codec kann nicht ohne Konvertierung im MP4-Container gespeichert werden. Im Gegensatz zu H.264, der in beiden Containern, MP4 und MKV, funktioniert. WMV muss in H.264 für MP4 neu codiert werden - verlustbehaftete zu verlustbehafteter Konvertierung, ein gewisser Qualitätsverlust ist unvermeidlich. Minimieren Sie den Verlust, indem Sie hochwertige Einstellungen verwenden (CRF 18-20). Eine Neu-Codierung kann nicht vermieden werden - die Codec-Inkompatibilität erfordert dies.
Quality preservation strategies: Use CRF 18 for H.264 (visually lossless for most content). Use 'slow' or 'slower' preset in FFmpeg for better compression at same quality. Don't reduce resolution - if WMV is 720p, encode MP4 as 720p. Match frame rate (don't reduce 30fps to 24fps). Convert audio to AAC at 192-256kbps (transparent quality). These settings minimize generation loss from lossy-to-lossy conversion.
Akzeptieren Sie einen gewissen Verlust: Der Übergang von komprimiertem WMV zu komprimiertem MP4 bedeutet, dass eine Qualitätsverschlechterung unvermeidlich ist. Der praktische Einfluss ist jedoch minimal - das menschliche Auge kann kleine Qualitätsunterschiede beim typischen Betrachten nicht erkennen. Machen Sie sich nicht zu viele Gedanken über perfekte Erhaltung - verwenden Sie einfach gute Konvertierungseinstellungen (CRF 20-23). Das endgültige MP4 wird ausgezeichnet aussehen, auch wenn es technisch nicht verlustfrei ist. Der Vorteil der MP4-Kompatibilität überwiegt die geringen Qualitätskosten. Konvertieren und weitermachen.
Warum ist WMV gescheitert, ein universeller Standard zu werden?
Platform lock-in killed adoption: WMV only worked well on Windows. Mac required codec packs (poor integration), Linux needed reverse-engineered codecs, mobile platforms ignored it completely. In contrast, MP4/H.264 was designed cross-platform from start. Industry learned from WMV's failure - formats must work everywhere to succeed. Microsoft's Windows-first strategy backfired as mobile and cross-platform became dominant paradigms.
Licensing and patent issues: While WMV/VC-1 had patent pools like H.264, licensing was more restrictive and Windows-centric. Discouraged implementation on competing platforms. H.264's licensing was more open (relatively) and platform-agnostic. Hardware manufacturers preferred H.264 - guaranteed cross-platform compatibility. WMV's licensing structure reflected Microsoft's business model (Windows promotion) not industry needs (universal standard).
Mobile revolution: iPhone (2007) and Android chose H.264, not WMV. Mobile became dominant platform for video consumption. WMV had zero mobile presence - Microsoft's mobile failure (Windows Phone) meant WMV had no mobile ecosystem. By time Microsoft acknowledged mobile's importance, H.264/MP4 was entrenched. Format war was over before Microsoft seriously competed. Desktop-centric thinking in mobile-first world doomed WMV. Historical lesson in platform strategy and format adoption.
Sollte ich Videos als WMV archivieren oder in MP4 konvertieren?
Konvertieren Sie in MP4 für Zugänglichkeit: Wenn das Ziel darin besteht, die zukünftige Wiedergabe sicherzustellen, ist MP4 eine weitaus sicherere Wette. Die Softwareunterstützung für MP4 wird WMV überdauern. In 20 Jahren wird jeder Video-Player MP4 unterstützen. Die Unterstützung für WMV nimmt bereits ab - die Zukunft wird schlimmer sein. Archivierungspriorität ist Zugänglichkeit, MP4 liefert. Konvertieren Sie WMV-Archive in MP4 für die langfristige Erhaltung. Die Formatmigration ist Teil der besten Praktiken der digitalen Archivierung.
Bewahren Sie WMV als historisches Artefakt auf, wenn es von Bedeutung ist: Wenn WMV-Dateien historische Bedeutung haben (frühe Internetvideos, Unternehmensgeschichte, kulturelle Bedeutung), bewahren Sie die WMV-Originale zusammen mit MP4-Zugriffskopien auf. Dokumentieren Sie Format, Datum, ursprünglichen Kontext. Digitale Erhaltung umfasst das Format als Artefakt, nicht nur den Inhalt. Dies ist der Archivierungsansatz für Museen, Bibliotheken und Historiker. Für persönliche/geschäftliche Archive bewahren Sie einfach MP4 auf - WMV hat keinen Wert über den Inhalt hinaus.
Practical recommendation: Batch convert entire WMV library to MP4 using HandBrake or FFmpeg. Delete WMV files after verifying MP4 playback (unless historical significance). Free up storage, ensure future compatibility, eliminate codec headaches. One-time investment saves years of format frustration. WMV served its purpose in Windows Media era (1999-2015) but that era is over. Migrate to modern formats while WMV is still readable. Don't wait until decoders disappear. Convert now, thank yourself later.