How to open .WMV files on iOS

To open .WMV files on iOS, tap the .WMV file in Files and choose Share.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Tap the .WMV file in Files and choose Share.
  2. Open with VLC for Mobile or another compatible app.

Recommended software

  • Files player
  • VLC for Mobile
  • Infuse

Alternative methods

  • Open .WMV in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
  • Try opening .WMV on iOS with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
  • Convert .WMV only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.

Common issues

Cannot open .WMV file

The file may not open if the necessary software is not installed or the file is corrupted.

  1. Install a compatible media player like VLC.
  2. Check the file integrity and download it again if necessary.

Poor video quality

The video quality may be poor due to high compression.

  1. Try playing the file in a different media player.
  2. Check for a higher quality version of the video.

Security note

Open .WMV files only from trusted sources.

Back to .WMV extension page