Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac PowerPoint 2024 for Mac PowerPoint 2021 for Mac

An additional plug-in is required error message when trying to play Windows Media in your presentation happens because Windows Media Video (.WMV) files aren't natively supported my the MacOS device. 

The best way to play a .WMV file in your presentation is to convert it to modern MP4 or .MOV formats. You can get video converter software like the open source Free WMV AVI Converter or another app from the Apple App Store.

You may also find other workarounds by searching online or using Copilot to give you ideas. 

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