Windows Media Audio File
General Information
| Title | WMA File Extension |
| Extension | .wma |
| Full Form | Windows Media Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | audio/x-ms-wma |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Stream audio |
| Features | Compression, Metadata storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossy compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Music Playback | Yes |
| Audio Streaming | Yes |
| Digital Rights Management | Supported |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File spoofing |
| Best Practices | Antivirus scanning, Licensed sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1999 |
| Latest Version | Part of Windows Media framework |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wmv, .asf, .mp3 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Media Player |
Free | Windows |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Foobar2000 |
Free | Windows |