Opening The WMV File Extension. Programs That Support WMV Files.

File extension .WMV

Full Name	Developer	Category
Windows Media Video Format	Microsoft	Video Files

.WMV

WMV (Windows Media Video File) is a .wmv digital video file that stores audio and video using Microsoft’s Windows Media Video (WMV) container.

WMV files use video compression to reduce the size of the file, while maintaining quality. It is used for delivery of streaming video over the Internet, such as in web pages. It can also be used for backup and archiving of home videos in an efficient manner. It is supported by Windows Media Player, a free multimedia player provided by Microsoft for Windows PCs. WMV files offer high-quality audio and video playback and features support for streaming and synchronizing content with other devices.

How to open WMV (Windows Media Video File)?

The most common way to open these files is with Windows Media Player. QuickTime can open WMV encoded with Windows Media 7 or 8 codecs. This format also supports baselines profile for up to 640x480 resolution at 30 frames per second or below. You can also open a WMV file with VLC, MPlayer, DivX, DivX Plus Player, Elmedia Player, Macgo Free Media Player, RealTimes, ROX Player, SMPlayer and other software. Similar file formats are .asf, .asx, .dvr-ms, .wma, .wtv.

Programs for MAC system

Programs for LINUX system

Xine
Totem

Programs for IOS system

WMV Player

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .WMV) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .WMV extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .WMV file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .WMV extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .WMV extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .WMV file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .WMV file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .WMV file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .WMV file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

if the .WMV file has no errors
or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly

In such a case it is best to try to download the .WMV file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

Author’s guidelines

Mr B. Adam

Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.

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