wma

.wma — Windows Media Audio

Microsoft · 1999

Desarrollador

Microsoft

Categoría

Audio

Tipo MIME

audio/x-ms-wma

Primera versión

1999

Formato abierto

Firma de archivo

30 26 B2 75 8E 66 CF 11

¿Qué es un archivo .wma?

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed by Microsoft as a competitor to MP3. WMA typically provides better sound quality than MP3 at the same bitrate, especially at lower bitrates. While once widely used on Windows devices, WMA has been largely superseded by AAC and MP3 in popularity. It is still found in older media libraries and some Windows-centric applications.

Programas que abren archivos .wma

Plataforma	Programa
Windows	Windows Media Player	Gratis	Oficial
	VLC Media Player	Gratis
macOS	VLC Media Player	Gratis

Problemas comunes con archivos .wma

⚠️ Cannot open .wma file

Install one of the recommended programs listed above. For a free option, try the first free program in the list.

⚠️ .wma file is corrupted

Try re-downloading the file. If the file was transferred, ensure the transfer completed without errors.

Preguntas frecuentes

What program opens .wma files?▼

.wma files can be opened with several programs. Windows Media Player is one of the most popular choices.

Is .wma a safe file format?▼

Generally yes, .wma files are safe to open with appropriate software.

Can I convert .wma to another format?▼

Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .wma files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.

Detalles técnicos

Windows Media Audio files use the audio/x-ms-wma MIME type and were first introduced in 1999 by Microsoft. The file can be identified by its signature: 30 26 B2 75 8E 66 CF 11.

¿Sabías que...?

Windows Media Audio was first released in 1999 by Microsoft

Información de seguridad

.wma files are generally safe to open. However, always ensure your software is up to date to protect against potential vulnerabilities.