.wmv Windows Media video
Video
| MIME type | video/x-ms-wmv |
|---|---|
| Description | Windows Media video |
| Category | Video |
| Based on | application/vnd.ms-asf |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .wmv file?
A .wmv file is a “Windows Media video” (MIME type video/x-ms-wmv).
How do I open a .wmv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .wmv file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.wmv shows the guessed type.
Which format is .wmv based on?
Technically a .wmv file is a subtype of “ASF video” (application/vnd.ms-asf), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .wmv?
The MIME type is video/x-ms-wmv. In the Apache web server: AddType video/x-ms-wmv .wmv; in nginx: types { video/x-ms-wmv wmv; }.