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. For more information, see Codecs: frequently asked questions.

Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows. Apps like Media Player will then be able to play media files encoded in these formats. The following codecs packs are available: MPEG-2 Video Extension. Adds support for the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats. HEVC Video Extension.

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.

Windows Media player should now be reinstalled. Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the "Get help" section in Windows Media Player. Learn how to get Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

You may experience poor video performance or see a black screen when you watch TV on your Xbox console. The following can cause this to happen: Problems with your HDMI cable. Problems with the way your cable set-top box is connected. Problems with the settings on your set-top box.

Plays more media in more places. 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.

The Movies & TV app in Windows 10 supports most Digital Rights Management (DRM)-free videos, including the following formats: For a detailed table of supported codecs for each format, see Supported audio and video formats.

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.

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.

Visualizations for Windows Media Player. Visualizations are colors, shapes, and patterns that move to the music in Windows Media Player Now Playing mode. The Player comes with a number of visualizations, and you can download more on this page.