WMV File Extension

WMV file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Media Video File. WMV has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open WMV files in Microsoft Windows Media Player program.

Windows Media Video File Type

What is a WMV File Type?

The WMV file is one of the most used files to store videos in Windows. You can see the file when you download a video from the Internet or when someone else is sharing a video via a USB device or an email. Use a variety of media players to view videos stored in WMV files. Windows Video and Media Player are popular since they are installed with many systems operating Windows.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 is the latest version of Windows Media Player developed for Mac OS X. Mac users can use Flip4Mac WMV (also known as Microsoft Windows Media Components for QuickTime) to play WMV files.

Windows Media Audio (WMA) files are saved with a .WMA extension.

Free online WMV Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WMV (Windows Media Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WMV, merge, split and compare the WMV files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

WMV Converter

Open WMV

Edit WMV

Compare WMV Files

Merge WMV Files

Split WMV Files

WMV Metadata Viewer

WMV Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Media Video File .WMV File Extensions while opening the .WMV files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WMV Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Media Video File on your system such as Microsoft Windows Media Player.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program for *.wmv (Windows Media Video File) files.
   
   

   Associate WMV Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.WMV (e.g example.wmv) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .wmv files.
   
   

   Associate WMV Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.WMV (e.g example.wmv) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Windows Media Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WMV File Extensions

WMV default file extension is .WMV and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for WMV File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WMV files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open WMV File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows	Commercial	Attractor Mobile Software
	Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows	Commercial	Roxio
	Psychology Software Tools E-Prime 2 for Windows	Commercial	Psychology Software Tools
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	Gretech GOM Player 2 for Windows	Freeware	Gretech
	IrfanView 4 for Windows	Freeware	IrfanView
	Samsung Kies 3 for Windows	Freeware	Samsung
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for Windows	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2020 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	MAGIX Music Maker 2020 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for Windows	Commercial	NCH Software
	Nero 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Nero
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	MAGIX Photostory Deluxe 2016 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Renewed Vision ProPresenter 6 for Windows	Commercial	Renewed Vision
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Windows	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Cakewalk SONAR X3 for Windows	Commercial	Cakewalk
	SoX 14 for Windows	Open Source	SoX
	Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6 for Windows	Commercial	Steinberg
	MAGIX VEGAS 16 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	MAGIX Video Pro X 8 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for Windows	Commercial	Avid

Open WMV File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs	Freeware	Eltima
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Samsung Kies 3 for MacOs	Freeware	Samsung
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for MacOs	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	Macgo Mac Media Player 2 for MacOs	Freeware	Macgo
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for MacOs	Commercial	NCH Software
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Renewed Vision ProPresenter 6 for MacOs	Commercial	Renewed Vision
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for MacOs	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	SoX 14 for MacOs	Open Source	SoX
	Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6 for MacOs	Commercial	Steinberg
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs	Commercial	Avid

Open WMV file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for Linux	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	SoX 14 for Linux	Open Source	SoX

Open WMV file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google

Open WMV file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Macca Studios WMV Player 000 for iOS	Paid	Macca Studios WMV Player
	olimsoft OPlayer 2 for iOS	Commercial	olimsoft
	Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS	Freeware	Pentaloop
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for iOS	Freeware	RealNetworks

Open WMV file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	XBMC Foundation Kodi for Android 16 for Android	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	J2 Interactive MX Player for Android 1.7 for Android	Freeware	J2 Interactive
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Android	Freeware	RealNetworks
	BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player 2 for Android	Freeware	BIT LABS

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About WMV - Windows Media Video File

Listed file converters are from the wide range of online file converter.

These are the most polular file/document converters based on the user's review and usage on the FileProInfo.