.WMA File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Audio Files
- Format: Binary
What are .WMA files and how to open them?
Can't open .WMA file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WMA file.
What is a .WMA file extension?
.WMA file extension is created by Microsoft. .WMA has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .WMA file is Binary.
.WMA is Windows Media Audio File
A WMA file is an audio file saved in the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) proprietary format developed by Microsoft. It contains Windows Media Audio and metadata objects such as the title, artist, album, and genre of the track. WMA files are similar to .MP3 files and primarily used for streaming music from the web.
ASF is Microsoft's proprietary digital audio and video container format. If it contains Windows Media Video instead of Windows Media Audio it uses the .WMV extension. WMA and WMV files are the same as .ASF files but are more commonly used.
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 was the last version of the Windows Media Player developed for Mac OS X. However, Mac users can use Flip4Mac WMV (also known as Microsoft Windows Media Components for QuickTime) to play WMA files. Windows Media video files use a .WMV extension.
List of all softwares that can open the Windows Media Audio File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus |
| Microsoft Windows Music |
| Microsoft Windows Media Player |
| Nullsoft Winamp |
| ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre |
| Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate |
| Web browser |
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| Mac | | ShedWorx Smart Converter |
| Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components |
| Web browser |
| Eltima Elmedia Player |
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