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Handy list of Supported audio and video formats for the Music and Video apps in Windows 8 & Windows RT
“If your file extension is listed as playable in the app you're using but it still isn't playing, then you're probably missing a codec. For more info on codecs, see the Codecs: Frequently asked questions . If you still can't figure out how to solve the problem, you can always search the Forums for solutions”
File extension | Music App | Video App | Windows Media Player* |
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.m4a | — |
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.mp4 | |||
.asf | |||
.wm | |||
.wma | — |
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.aac | — |
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.adt | — |
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.adts | — |
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.mp3 | — |
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.wav | — |
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.ac3 | — |
— |
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.ec3 | — |
— |
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.3g2 | — |
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.3gp2 | — |
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.3gp | — |
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.3gpp | — |
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.m4v | — |
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.mp4v | — |
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.mov | — |
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.m2ts | — |
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.wmc | — |
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.avi | — |
Or even check the Windows Store for extensions
Rob
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Anonymous
September 16, 2013
Mkv extension is not supported?
Anonymous
September 16, 2013
Hi Vinicius - sorry Is that a question as in , is it supported, or are you telling me it is supported
rob
Anonymous
February 24, 2014
I cannot play the files from a few websites that I used to enjoy on my older computer. Since I have a new computer with Windows 8 I cannot play them. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thank you.
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
Apple Lossless is not supported (only .m4a lossy works)
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