Windows Media ASF Files

ASF (Advanced Streaming Format) is a streaming media format developed by Microsoft. ASF files can contain video, audio, slide shows and synchronized events. ASF files are very similar to WMV files.

A variety of codecs can be used to create ASF files. The end user must have the same codec installed to view the file.

To stream an ASF file, use an ASX file.

See also:

• Windows Media Streaming
• Windows Media vs Other Formats
• Creating Windows Media Files with Adobe Premiere
• Windows Media File formats: ASF, ASX, WMA, WMV, WMVHD