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WMA File Extension

WMA file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Media Audio File. WMA has been classified as Audio Files. 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 WMA files in Audacious program.



Windows Media Audio File Type

Windows Media Audio File Type
Extension .wma
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (140 Votes)
Mime Type video/x-ms-wm
Default Program Audacious
Category Audio Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a WMA File Type?

ASF is Microsoft's digital audio and video container format. It contains Windows Media Video instead of Windows Media Audio, it uses the' extension .WMV. Both WMA and WMV files are the same as .ASF files but are more commonly used.

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 WMA files.



Free online WMA Tools & Apps

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



WMA Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open WMA Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Media Audio File on your system such as Audacious.
  2. Associate default Audacious Audacious program for *.wma (Windows Media Audio File) files.

    Associate WMA Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.WMA (e.g example.wma) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Audacious Audacious program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .wma files.

    Associate WMA Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.WMA (e.g example.wma) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Audacious Audacious 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 .Audacious extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WMA File Extensions

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



All Platform Software Programs for WMA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WMA 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open WMA File on Windows

Software License Developer
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows Commercial Adobe
FMJ-Software Awave Studio image. FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows Shareware FMJ-Software
Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs image. Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows Commercial Attractor Mobile Software
Roxio Creator image. Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows Commercial Roxio
Psychology Software Tools E-Prime image. Psychology Software Tools E-Prime 2 for Windows Commercial Psychology Software Tools
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows Commercial Wondershare
Foobar2000 image. Foobar2000 1.3.19 for Windows Freeware Foobar2000
Microsoft Groove Music image. Microsoft Groove Music 1 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
Samsung Kies image. Samsung Kies 3 for Windows Freeware Samsung
JRiver Media Center image. JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows Freeware JRiver
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro image. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2020 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
NCH Software NCH Switch image. NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for Windows Commercial NCH Software
Nero image. Nero 2019 for Windows Commercial Nero
Audials One image. Audials One 2018 for Windows Commercial Audials
Apowersoft Phone Manager image. Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Windows Freeware Apowersoft
Corel Pinnacle Studio image. Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows Commercial Corel
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
CyberLink PowerDVD image. CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
PowerISO image. PowerISO 6 for Windows Commercial PowerISO
Microsoft PowerPoint image. Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
CyberLink PowerProducer image. CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows Freeware Apple
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows Commercial ShedWorx
MAGIX VEGAS image. MAGIX VEGAS 16 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows Commercial Xilisoft
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows Commercial Aiseesoft
MAGIX Video Pro X image. MAGIX Video Pro X 8 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
Corel VideoStudio image. Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows Freeware Nullsoft
Microsoft Windows Media Player image. Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows Bundled Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WMA File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Eltima Elmedia Player image. Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs Freeware Eltima
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs Commercial Wondershare
Samsung Kies image. Samsung Kies 3 for MacOs Freeware Samsung
JRiver Media Center image. JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs Freeware JRiver
NCH Software NCH Switch image. NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for MacOs Commercial NCH Software
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink
Microsoft PowerPoint image. Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs Freeware Apple
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs Commercial ShedWorx
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs Commercial Xilisoft
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs Freeware Nullsoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WMA file on Linux

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux Commercial Adobe
Audacious image. Audacious 000 for Linux Free Audacious

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WMA file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WMA file on iOS

Software License Developer
olimsoft OPlayer image. olimsoft OPlayer 2 for iOS Commercial olimsoft

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WMA file on Android

Software License Developer
Apowersoft Phone Manager image. Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Android Freeware Apowersoft
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink

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.

WMA file extension icon image.About WMA - Windows Media Audio File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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