What is the WMV file?
The WMV file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Windows Media Video Format format. WMV files are supported by iOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The WMV file is one of the Video Files files, just like 546 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Windows Media Video Format is Microsoft.
A program that can open the WMV file is e.g. Elmedia Player. This software was released by Eltima Software GmbH.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Winamp, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, PowerDirector.
MIME Types
- video/x-ms-wmv
Programs, that can open .WMV files
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Premiere Pro
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Windows |
CyberLink Corp.
PowerDirector
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Windows |
| Windows | |
| Windows | |
CyberLink Corp.
PowerDVD
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Windows |
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Media Player
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Windows |
Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
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Windows |
Radionomy
Winamp
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Cross-platform |
| Mac OS | |
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
Wondershare Video Converter
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Mac OS |
| Mac OS | |
Eltima Software GmbH.
Elmedia Player
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Mac OS |
Systemic Pty Ltd
Smart Converter
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Mac OS |
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Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
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Mac OS |
| iOS |
How to open a .WMV file?
If you have problems opening the file WMV, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the WMV file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your WMV file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all WMV files should automatically open with the selected program.
