Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows includes codecs that allow Media Player to play the following formats out of the box:

Advanced Systems Format (.asf) The Advanced Systems Format (ASF) is the preferred Windows Media file format. With Windows Media Player, if the appropriate codecs are installed on your computer, you can play audio content, video content, or both, that is compressed with a wide variety of codecs and that is stored in an .asf file.

Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.) Which version of Windows am I running?

Find answers to commonly asked questions about video, photo, and audio content using the Media Player app on your Xbox console. Which file types are compatible with the Media Player app? The supported file types for the Media Player app are: What if I can't play some of my audio, video, or photo files?

Learn about Blu-ray and DVD region codes, formats, and the disc types supported by the Xbox console.

Learn about DVD region codes, formats, and the disc types supported by the Xbox 360 console.

In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.

When setting up your Xbox console for 4K gaming, make sure that you’re getting the most out of your TV. For the best possible gaming experience on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, or Xbox One S, follow these guidelines. Note The original Xbox One console does not support 4K gaming.

For these apps, you can control video playback using the video playback settings in Windows 11. For example, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware) or choose to play video at a lower resolution to help save network bandwidth.

See the following troubleshooting tips for when your TV screen remains blank or black when you start your Xbox console. Turn off your console by holding the Power button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds.