wma

.wma — Windows Media Audio

Microsoft · 1999

Ontwikkelaar

Microsoft

Categorie

Audio

MIME-type

audio/x-ms-wma

Eerste versie

1999

Open formaat

Nee

Bestandssignatuur

30 26 B2 75 8E 66 CF 11

Wat is een .wma-bestand?

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 While once widely used on Windows devices, WMA has been largely superseded by AAC and MP3 in popularity.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

Programma's die .wma-bestanden openen

Platform	Programma
Windows	Windows Media Player	Gratis	Officieel
	VLC Media Player	Gratis
macOS	VLC Media Player	Gratis

Veelvoorkomende problemen met .wma-bestanden

⚠️ 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

Technische details

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.

Wist u dat?

Windows Media Audio was first released in 1999 by Microsoft

Beveiligingsinformatie

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