WMA File Description

Author:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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WMA File Summary

There is one file type associated with the WMA File Extension, the Windows Media Audio File format. According to our database, eight distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Windows Media Player developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. The majority of WMA files are considered Audio Files.

WMA files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Windows Phone operating systems. The WMA File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about WMA files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening WMA files.

Low
Popularity
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Active

Status

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November

2018

Edited

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WMA Types


Leading WMA Type

.WMA
File Ext:.wma
Type:Windows Media Audio File

WMA file is an audio file saved in the Advanced Systems Format (ASF) proprietary format developed by Microsoft. WMA files are similar to .MP3 files and primarily used for streaming music from the web.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Audio Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wma

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WMA Requests


Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)

Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of WMA Problems


Typical WMA Opening Challenges

Microsoft Windows Media Player is Not Installed

When trying to open your WMA file, you get the error "Can't Open WMA File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Windows Media Player installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your WMA with Microsoft Windows Media Player, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows Media Player installed, and you know of another program to open your WMA file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Microsoft Windows Media Player is Out-of-Date

Your Windows Media Audio File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows Media Player because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Windows Media Player version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Windows Media Audio File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows Media Player than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your WMA file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening WMA files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other WMA File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows Media Player will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WMA files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • WMA file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The WMA file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Windows Media Player that did not fully complete
  • The WMA itself is corrupted
  • The WMA is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers for WMA-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Windows Media Audio File file

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