How to Read WMV Files on Mac

What's worse, Microsoft halted development of Windows Media Player for Mac - the tailor-made version for playback of Windows Media content (.wma and .wmv). This means that Apple doesn't support MS proprietary codecs that only work with Windows Media formats. As a result, you may find it difficult to open WMV files on your MacBook or iPhone using QuickTime.

When you try to play a WMV file on an Apple product, you are commonly met with failure - an error message pops up stating 'The movie 'xxxxxx.wmv' can't be opened.' However, there is a way to enjoy WMV files on Mac without any hassle!

Besides WMV movies, the free WMV Player for Mac can also play various file types such as Blu-ray, DVD, FLV, RM, MOV, MP4, AVI, MP3, and WMA. Typically used on Windows-based computers and viewed with Windows media player, WMV is a popular video format that's easy to come across all over the internet.

To play WMV files on Mac easily, you can follow these steps:

* Choose 'File' from the Main menu -> 'Open File.'

* Right-click a WMV file in Finder, select 'Open With' option then choose Aurora Blu-ray Player.

* Drag the WMV files to the app window or onto its icon in the dock.

Alternatively, you can also download free WMV Player for Mac and install it by dragging the APP file to your Applications folder. This all-in-one Mac Media Player allows you to play Blu-ray disc, ISO, DVD, Video CD, WMV, FLV, RMVB, and more on Mac OS X directly and smoothly without any other third-party plug-ins.

While there are also tools like VLC and Flip4Mac Component for Mac that can play WMV files on Mac, we recommend the Aurora free WMV Player for Mac because it not only plays WMV files but also serves as a powerful Blu-ray decryption tool. If you're looking for an alternative solution, fine-tuning your search may yield better results.

In summary, playing WMV (Windows Media Video) on Mac requires the corresponding component for your QuickTime player, which is developed and controlled by Microsoft for Internet streaming and watching videos on a personal computer. With the right tool, you can enjoy WMV files on Mac without any hassle!

How to read wmv files on mac