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Wonderful Wanda says:

You can only import files with the following file name extensions into Windows Movie Maker to use in your project:

  • Video files: .asf, .avi, dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv

  • Audio files: .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, and .wma

  • Picture files: .bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .wmf

So, if the file you are trying to import into WMM (windows movie maker) does not contain one of the file name extensions listed above, you will need to convert it. Free video/audio converters are available online (Simply Google: free video/audio converter)

Once you have a converter downloaded, follow the conversion instructions making sure your 'Output Source' is one of those listed above. When the conversion is complete, you will be able to import and edit the file in WMM.

Helpful Hint: To find the file name extension, right-click the file and choose Properties from the drop-down menu. You can then note the extension and the program currently opening the file by Default.
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