Windows Media Photo File
General Information
| Title | WMP File Extension |
| Extension | .wmp |
| Full Form | Windows Media Photo File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | image/vnd.ms-photo |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Lossless compression |
| Features | HDR support, Transparency |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Online Sharing | Limited |
| Print Media | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File impersonation |
| Best Practices | Regular scans, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Associated with Windows OS |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .tif, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Photo Viewer |
Free | Windows |
 Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 XnView |
Free, Premium | Windows, Mac, Linux |