WMV File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .wmv
MIME Type video/x-ms-wmv
Developed by Microsoft
Compression Windows Media Video compression
Container for Video and audio streams
Video Codecs Supported WMV1, WMV2, WMV3 (WMV9), WMV Screen, WMV Image
Audio Codec Supported Windows Media Audio
DRM Support Yes, through Windows Media DRM
Quality Adjustable, can support high-definition resolutions
Streaming Support Yes
Playback Software Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player, and others
Main Usage Online streaming, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc storage
Pros High compression efficiency; robust support for streaming
Cons Less compatibility with non-Windows platforms
Resolution Support From low resolution up to 4K (depending on the codec version)
Aspect Ratio Support Various, including 16:9 and 4:3
Frame Rate Support Up to 120 fps
Metadata Support Yes
Multi-channel Audio Support Yes
3D Video Support No
Typical File Size Varies, depending on compression and resolution
Standardization Proprietary format by Microsoft