Can apple mail play wmv

The age-old question of file format compatibility!

Apple Mail, which is a part of macOS, can play some WMV (Windows Media Video) files, but it's not a guarantee. Here's what you need to know:

  1. QuickTime Player: Apple Mail uses QuickTime Player to play multimedia files, including video. QuickTime Player can play some WMV files, but it's not a native format for the player. This means that not all WMV files will play smoothly or at all.
  2. Compatibility: Apple Mail can play WMV files that are encoded with certain codecs, such as Windows Media Video 7 (WMV7) or Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9). However, if the WMV file uses a different codec, like VC-1 or H.264, it might not play.
  3. Conversion: If Apple Mail can't play a WMV file, you can try converting it to a format that's more compatible with QuickTime Player, such as MP4 or MOV. You can use third-party software like HandBrake or FFmpeg to convert the file.
  4. Alternative players: If you need to play WMV files frequently, you might want to consider using a third-party media player that's specifically designed to play WMV files, such as VLC media player or KMPlayer.

To play a WMV file in Apple Mail:

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the email message containing the WMV file.
  2. Click on the "View" menu and select "As a PDF" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + P).
  3. In the "PDF" window, click on the "Play" button next to the WMV file.
  4. If QuickTime Player can play the file, it will start playing. If not, you might see an error message or the file won't play at all.

Keep in mind that Apple Mail's support for WMV files is limited, and you might encounter issues playing certain files. If you need to play WMV files frequently, it's recommended to use a third-party media player or convert the files to a more compatible format.