How to open .WMV files on Linux
To open .WMV files on Linux, right-click the .WMV file and choose Open With.
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .WMV file and choose Open With.
- Select VLC Media Player or another compatible app.
Common issues
Cannot open .WMV file
The file may not open if the necessary software is not installed or the file is corrupted.
- Install a compatible media player like VLC.
- Check the file integrity and download it again if necessary.
Poor video quality
The video quality may be poor due to high compression.
- Try playing the file in a different media player.
- Check for a higher quality version of the video.
Still can’t open your .WMV file?
Repair a damaged .WMV file
If the file opens with errors or not at all, a dedicated repair tool can often rebuild it. Work on a copy and keep the original file untouched.
Recover a deleted or lost .WMV file
If the file was deleted by mistake or the drive was formatted, data recovery software may be able to get it back. Stop writing to that drive right away, because new data can overwrite what you want to recover.
Windows software that recovers deleted or lost files from PCs and external drives such as HDDs, SSDs, USB drives and memory cards, after deletion, formatting or a crash.
Wondershare RecoveritWindows and Mac software that recovers deleted or lost files from computers and external drives such as HDDs, SSDs, USB drives and SD cards.
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Security note
Open .WMV files only from trusted sources.