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What is a WMV file?

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What is a WMV file?

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A WMV file is a video file rendered in a WMV (Windows Media Video) format. A video file of this type can be played on video playback programs such as Windows Media Player, Real Media Player and other entertainment software.FeaturesA file WMV is compressed, meaning it contains a large amount of information in a small amount of digital storage space. Video programs that understand WMV files decompress the files while playing them back.ConcernsSome video playback programs cannot read WMV files. To read a WMV file, a video playback program must have a WMV codec (decoder information) built in.LegalAlthough the proprietary WMV file formats were created and are maintained by Microsoft, the WMV codec or decoder information is legally available for software developers to build into their products.MisconceptionsWMV is actually a set of video file formats, not just one. The latest versions of WMV are WMV 9 and WMV 10, which have differing compatibility with such technologies as high definition vi

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