WMV File

Category: Video Files

What is a WMV file?

Developed by Microsoft, the WMV (Windows Media Video) is an ASF-based (Microsoft Advanced Systems Format) video file. It is a proprietary Windows format that has been compressed with Windows Media compression. It is a part of the Windows Media framework and is amongst the most common form to store video files.
Even though you will find most of the WMV files with ASF format, users can also pack them using Matroska or AVI container format. These files are not capable of holding images, but they can contain a series of them in the form of a slideshow. The Windows Media Player 9 to support the format officially, but you can still access these files using other video players.

How to Open WMV Files

File Viewer Plus

Microsoft Movies and TV

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Nullsoft Winamp

CyberLink PowerDVD

CyberLink PowerDirector

Audials One

Roxio Creator NXT

Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate

Eltima Elmedia Player

ShedWorx Smart Converter

Apple QuickTime Player

How to Make WMV Files

Below are some software programs that can open WMV files. Download one to open your file now.