wma

.wma — Windows Media Audio

Microsoft · 1999

Sviluppatore

Microsoft

Categoria

Audio

Tipo MIME

audio/x-ms-wma

Prima versione

1999

Formato aperto

Firma del file

30 26 B2 75 8E 66 CF 11

Cos'è un file .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 While once widely used on Windows devices, WMA has been largely superseded by AAC and MP3 in popularity.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.

Programmi che aprono file .wma

Piattaforma	Programma
Windows	Windows Media Player	Gratuito	Ufficiale
	VLC Media Player	Gratuito
macOS	VLC Media Player	Gratuito

Problemi comuni con i file .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.

Domande frequenti

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.

Dettagli tecnici

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.

Lo sapevi?

Windows Media Audio was first released in 1999 by Microsoft

Informazioni sulla sicurezza

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