[Solved!] How to Play WMV on Android Devices?

Can Android Play WMV?

Q: I have an Android phone and an Android tablet. However, both of them are unable to play my lectures in .wmv format. When I try to open them, a media player that came with the device says that it can't play that file. Please help!

A: I'm afraid that many people have met this similar problem. Actually, the native Android player cannot play WMV files and you can find WMV format is not listed in the supported media formats from the official website of Android (https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/media-formats). But some special Android systems or devices with the WMV decoder are an exception. In addition to installing the specific video decoder on standard Android devices, this article will recommend a desktop video converter and 3 WMV players for Android to sort it out.

Play WMV on Android Devices Smoothly

Have run into Android won't play WMV files issue? No worries, here comes the simple solution. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory is designed to solve any video format incompatibility issue. With the help of 500+ configured presets, it can help convert WMV to any format supported by Android devices. In addition, it supports downloading videos/audio from YouTube and 1000+ website to play on your Android devices. Download it now!

Method 1 - Convert WMV to Android Supported Format

Since Android doesn't natively support WMV video playback, you only need to convert WMV to the format supported by Android to solve this issue. Well, you can try this all-purpose yet self-explanatory desktop program - WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, which contains various optimized preset profiles for Android and will enable you to convert WMV files in just a few clicks. Now, free download free download this application and take a look at how to play WMV files on android.

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Three Steps to Convert WMV Files for Android Playback

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Step 1. Import WMV Files into HD Video Converter Factory Pro

Double click the shortcut of the software to launch it. You will see five icons on the start-up window. Select Converter on the left side. Then hit the Add Files button or drag & drop the WMV files into the conversion window.

Step 2. Choose the Output Format

Click the Output format button on the right of the conversion window to choose the MP4 output format under the Video tab, as you know, MP4 is by far the most commonly used format for nearly all devices and platforms.

TIPS: You can also choose your Android model under Device tabs. No need to make extra settings since all preset profiles have been well optimized.

Step 3. Start the Conversion Process

When everything is done, press the triangle icon at the bottom to set the output folder to save the converted files. Then, click on the Run button to start the batch conversion process with GPU acceleration. Lastly, you can connect your Android devices to computer to transfer the video to your Android devices, and you can enjoy the converted WMV file smoothly on Android.

TIPS: Before you start converting WMV, you can set parameters for your videos in the Parameter settings window. For instance, you can change the video resolution, make video louder, etc.

In this way, it will not only fix the issue that you can't play WMV on Android but you will be able to play AVI on Android, even play WMA on iPhone with the corresponding ways.

Method 2 - How to Play WMV Files on Android with the Third Party Media Player APPs

The advantage of method one is that you don't need to install any extra APP or codec pack on your Android devices, but if you have enough space, there are three media player apps recommended for helping you play WMV on Android directly, you can pick out a WMV player for Android device.

1 - VLC Media Player

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc)

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files, such as WMV, FLAC, MKV and more. As a media player, VLC Media Player has fast-hardware decoding function, which can decode WMV files and play on Android smoothly. If you want to use media player to play your WMV files on Android, you can download this software.

2 - MX Player

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad)

MX Player is the first Android video player to support multi-core decoding. It features advanced hardware acceleration that can play almost all media file formats on Android, including WMV. This player will help you decode WMV quickly and play without any hassle.

3 - KMPlayer

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmplayer)

Watch videos on Android without conversion, anytime and anywhere. KMPlayer supports playing all video formats, of course you need to choose " Software decoding " mode in most cases. With the help of this app, not only can you play WMV on Android, but also fix the iPhone won't play videos error. HD video player that can support smartphones and tablets, and play up to 8k UHD video quality. Come on!

Summary

Now, the trouble that can Android play WMV will not bother you anymore. If you have other videos/audio unsupported by Android devices, you can try the methods above as well.

In case you may come across unexpected video and audio unsupported issue on some day, it's recommended to download this acclaimed HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your desktop.

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