| File Extension | .wmv |
| Format Type | Video Container Format |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| Initial Release | March 1999 |
| MIME Type | video/x-ms-wmv, video/asf |
| Codec | Windows Media Video (WMV) codec |
| Compression | Lossy Compression |
| Video Bitrate | Varies; typically ranges from 100 Kbps to several Mbps |
| Audio Codec | Windows Media Audio (WMA) codec |
| Audio Bitrate | Varies; typically ranges from 32 Kbps to 192 Kbps |
| Supported Resolutions | Common resolutions include 480p, 720p, 1080p |
| Supported Frame Rates | Common frame rates include 24fps, 30fps, 60fps |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, Xbox, Zune, others |
| Advantages | Good balance between file size and quality, widespread support, DRM capabilities |
| Disadvantages | Proprietary format, limited compatibility with non-Windows devices without third-party software |
| Usage | Streaming, online video, video-on-demand, digital distribution, multimedia presentations |
| Metadata | Supports various metadata, including title, author, copyright information |
| DRM | Supports Digital Rights Management (DRM) for content protection |
| Container | Often stored within an ASF (Advanced Systems Format) container |
| Notable Versions | WMV 7, WMV 9, WMV 9 Advanced Profile, WMV 9 Screen, VC-1 |
| Associated Software | Windows Media Player, VLC media player, various multimedia software |
| Conversion Tools | Various tools available for converting to/from WMV |