.WMV File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Video Files
- Format: Binary
What are .WMV files and how to open them?
Can't open .WMV 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 .WMV file.
What is a .WMV file extension?
.WMV file extension is created by Microsoft. .WMV has been classified as Video Files. The format of .WMV file is Binary.
.WMV is Windows Media Video File
A WMV file is a video file based on the Microsoft Advanced Systems Format (ASF) container format and compressed with Windows Media compression. It contains video encoded with one of Microsoft's Windows Media Video (WMV) proprietary codecs and is similar to an .ASF file.
WMV file open in Microsoft Windows Media Player
The WMV file is one of the most common files used to store video in Windows. You may see the file when downloading video from the Internet or when someone shares a video via USB device or email. You can watch video stored in WMV files with a variety of media players. Windows Video and Media Player are popular choices since they come installed with many Windows operating systems.
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 WMV files.
NOTE: Windows Media Audio (WMA) files are saved with a .WMA extension.
List of all softwares that can open the Windows Media Video File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | Microsoft Windows Video | | Microsoft Windows Media Player | | Nullsoft Winamp | | CyberLink PowerDVD 17 | | CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra | | Audials One 2018 | | Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 | | Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate | | Web browser | |
| Mac | | Eltima Elmedia Player | | ShedWorx Smart Converter | | Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components | | Apple QuickTime Pro | | Web browser | |
| iOS | | Macca Studios WMV Player | | olimsoft OPlayer | | PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player | |