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.)

This update provides support for media features in Windows 10/11 N. These include media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain pre-installed media apps, such as Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype.

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.)

Plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player. Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.

Windows Media Player 12 has built-in support for many popular audio and video formats. Sync music, videos, and photos, or stream media to your devices so you can enjoy your library anywhere, at home or on the road. For info about the latest version for your system, see Get Windows Media Player .

Some of the circulating on the Internet, free codec packs are not mature or with malicious software. In the worst cases, these programs break the functionality of Windows Media Player. 1. Start Windows Media Player as described above, and then click Tools on the menu bar. 2. Click Options. 3.

File formats for the Movies & TV app - Microsoft Support. Windows 10. The Movies & TV app can play most DRM-free videos that have a file extension in this list. If a file with one of these file extensions won’t play, it might be using an unsupported codec. .3g2. .3gp2. .3gpp2. .avi. .divx. .m2ts. .m4v. .mkv. .mod. .mov. .mp4v. .mpeg. .mpg. .mpv2.

How to get the update. The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature.

To download this for free from Microsoft Store, go to Movies & TV and select Get. Make it yours. Customize Windows Media Player with easily installed skins, visualizations, and plug-ins for a new look and extra features. Learn more. Learn how to download and customize Windows Media Player.

For more information, see Codecs: frequently asked questions. Windows Media formats (.asf, .wma, .wmv, .wm) Windows Media Metafiles (.asx, .wax, .wvx, .wmx, wpl) Microsoft Digital Video Recording (.dvr-ms) Windows Media Download Package (.wmd) Audio Visual Interleave (.avi)