File types supported by Windows Media Player. This article lists the multimedia file types that are supported by Windows Media Player 12. (How to determine your version of Windows Media Player). Note: Additional file formats might be supported if you install new codecs in Windows.

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.

Fixes a playback issue that occurs after you set the ThreadPriority registry key entry to raise the video or audio thread priority on a Windows Embedded Compact 7-based device.

Windows PC audio devices support a wide range of audio formats. Sometimes, incompatibilities with drivers or the audio software on Windows can affect audio playback or recording. To try different formats, follow these steps:

We recommend using .mp4 video file format for best presentations quality and experience. We also support the following file types: .mov, .wmv, .avi, .m4v, .mkv, .asf, .ts. The speed at which videos from your computer or laptop are inserted is dependent on your network connection.

On your Mac, open the App Store. Do one of the following: To search for Windows Media Audio converters, type wma into the search box, and then press Return. To search for Windows Media Video converters, type wmv into the search box, and then press Return.

Here are answers to a few common questions about Windows Media Player: How to play a CD or DVD. Learn about plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player. Explore visualizations for Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player Skins are no longer available for download from Microsoft.

Full HD (1080p) Save space while maintaining overall audio and video quality. HD (720p) Quality will be comparable to media which is streamed over the Internet. Standard (480p) Use when space is limited, such as when you are sending presentations via e-mail.

1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services

When you want to give a high-fidelity version of your presentation to colleagues or customers (either as an e-mail attachment, published to the web, on a CD or DVD), save it and let it play as a video. You can save your presentation as either an MPEG-4 video file (.mp4) or a .wmv file.