{"id":2622,"date":"2023-01-15T11:47:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T11:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2023-01-15T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T12:01:33","slug":"wmv-player-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"WMV Players for Mac: Top 8 in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#list_of_best_wmv_players_on_mac\" title=\"List of Best WMV Players on Mac\">List of Best WMV Players on Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#best_option_elmedia_player\" title=\"Best Option Elmedia Player\">Best Option Elmedia Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_2_vlc\" title=\"Option #2 VLC\">Option #2 VLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_3_cisdem\" title=\"Option #3 Cisdem\">Option #3 Cisdem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_4_iina\" title=\"Option #4 IINA\">Option #4 IINA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_5_5kplayer\" title=\"Option #5 5KPlayer\">Option #5 5KPlayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_6_omniplayer\" title=\"Option #6 OmniPlayer\">Option #6 OmniPlayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_7_switch_player\" title=\"Option #7 Switch Player\">Option #7 Switch Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#option_8_uniconverter_desktop_video_converter\" title=\"Option #8 UniConverter Desktop Video Converter\">Option #8 UniConverter Desktop Video Converter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#can_you_play_wmv_files_on_a_mac\" title=\"Can you play WMV files on a Mac?\">Can you play WMV files on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#what_is_the_best_wmv_player_for_mac\" title=\"What is the best WMV player for Mac?\">What is the best WMV player for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#how_can_i_play_wmv_on_quicktime_on_mac\" title=\"How can I play WMV on QuickTime on Mac?\">How can I play WMV on QuickTime on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wmv-player-mac\/#what_app_can_play_wmv_files_on_mac\" title=\"What app can play WMV files on Mac?\">What app can play WMV files on Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>In some cases, it can be difficult to determine the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-video-players-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best video players to use on a Mac<\/a>. However, when it comes to playing Windows Media Video&#8211;or WMV&#8211;files on a Mac, there are fewer options than usual. Because WMV files are made for Windows users, there is no official Apple WMV player for Mac; QuickTime cannot play WMV files. This leads users who want to view WMV files to search for a media player for WMV files on Mac. Here, you will find the best video players for Mac users who want to view WMV files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list_of_best_wmv_players_on_mac\"><\/span>List of Best WMV Players on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best_option_elmedia_player\"><\/span>Best Option: Elmedia Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mac.eltima.com\/video-player.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmedia Player<\/a> is, without a doubt, the best WMV player for Mac users. While Elmedia Player can play a variety of different video types, WMV is included without the need to install codecs or updates. Elmedia users are able to play almost any video type with all of the standard video controls and options available to them from the start in the free version with few interruptions along the way. Because of this, Elmedia is one of the few options on this list that is a WMV player for Mac with a free download.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2627 size-full\" title=\"Elmedia Player is the best WMV player for Mac users.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Elmedia.jpg\" alt=\"Elmedia Player\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Elmedia\u2019s Pro version allows users to take screenshots, enjoy picture-in-picture viewing, tune audio, and a few more advanced features, all without detracting from the free version\u2019s usability. This makes Elmedia far more convenient than other media players with free versions on this list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Seamlessly works with macOS operating system, including Ventura<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-use interface and video options are accommodating<\/li>\n<li>Free version allows for unlimited and uninterrupted use<\/li>\n<li>Built-in streaming capabilities support a wide array of devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some advanced options are restricted to the paid Pro version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (free version)<\/li>\n<li>$19.95 (Pro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_2_vlc\"><\/span>Option #2: VLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VLC<\/a> is a completely free WMV player for Mac and Windows that is also open-source and consistently updated, meaning that it will almost always run on the most recent version of your Mac\u2019s operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2632 size-full\" title=\"VLC Media Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VLC.jpg\" alt=\"VLC Media Player\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>VLC can also support almost any file type and will usually play videos smoothly, making VLC a strong choice for a media player for WMV files on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p>One common complaint about VLC is that its advanced video options can be confusing to use through the menu bar, and its built-in streaming options leave a lot to be desired in comparison to other options on this list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Constant updates mean VLV almost always works<\/li>\n<li>Strong support for playing almost any video type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some playback options can be too advanced or confusing for users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_3_cisdem\"><\/span>Option #3: Cisdem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisdem.com\/video-player.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cisdem<\/a> is a WMV player for Mac that comes with a free download along with the option to upgrade to an ad-free experience. The free version does plenty, allowing users to play a variety of video formats and audio files with a simple, easy-to-use set of controls.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2626 size-full\" title=\"Cisdem Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cisdem.jpg\" alt=\"Cisdem Video Player\" width=\"2110\" height=\"1272\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While Cisdem is easy to use and contains all of the basic video player necessities one expects to find, its ads are frequent and potentially intrusive. Users can pay a small fee for a single user to remove the ads and gain access to tech support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>HD and UHD video playback<\/li>\n<li>Ability to create playlists and remember your place when returning to the app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version contains ads, pop-ups, and other intrusive notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (with ads)<\/li>\n<li>$9.99 (ad-free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_4_iina\"><\/span>Option #4: IINA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iina.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IINA<\/a> is another WMV player for Mac that is completely free. It doesn\u2019t give the user a ton of options for playback, but its easy-to-use interface, ability to play lots of different types of videos, and lack of obtrusive ads or pop-ups make it a strong option for anyone trying to play WMV videos on their Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2628 size-full\" title=\"IINA Media Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IINA.jpg\" alt=\"IINA Media Player\" width=\"2110\" height=\"1272\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like VLC, IINA has a fairly straightforward interface with some complex menu bar options and playlist creation abilities. IINA can also create libraries from your video folders on your Mac, allowing you to select from files within IINA\u2019s interface rather than adding files to the player each time you want to play them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Contains standard options like picture-in-picture and Mac-specific support<\/li>\n<li>Designed from the ground up to be used by macOS platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fairly limited options in comparison to some media players on this list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_5_5kplayer\"><\/span>Option #5: 5KPlayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5kplayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5KPlayer<\/a> is a combination video player and media library that also allows users to stream videos via AirPlay and DLNA. In addition to playing WMV files, it can play a long list of different video formats; 5KPlayer can also stream from sites like YouTube and DailyMotion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2625 size-full\" title=\"5KPlayer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5KPlayer.jpg\" alt=\"5KPlayer\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, 5KPlayer has some drawbacks, including spammy ads and pop-ups in the free version and a tendency to cause videos to lag or freeze while playing. 5KPlayer also has a relatively dated interface that does not always work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in library creation, video conversion, and streaming options<\/li>\n<li>AirPlay and DLNA streaming controls are intuitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ads pop up frequently and are not removable<\/li>\n<li>Player often freezes and stutters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free, but contains ads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_6_omniplayer\"><\/span>Option #6: OmniPlayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/omni-player-mkv-video-player\/id1470926410?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OmniPlayer<\/a> is a free MKV player that also supports a variety of additional file types, including WMV. You can download OmniPlayer directly from your Mac\u2019s App Store as well, adding some credibility to the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2629 size-full\" title=\"OmniPlayer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/OmniPlayer.jpg\" alt=\"OmniPlayer\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>OmniPlayer allows the user to play multiple videos at once, use picture-in-picture, and cast videos to supported devices. Users can even adjust the speed at which videos play and the rate at which subtitles appear, giving a lot of control to the user for such a simple app.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Easy-to-use interface and video options<\/li>\n<li>Automatically seeks out wireless casting options and places them in your toolbar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ads and pop-ups are present in the free version<\/li>\n<li>Some high-quality videos can play in a lower quality than they should<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (with ads)<\/li>\n<li>$3.99 (monthly)<\/li>\n<li>$6.99 (yearly)<\/li>\n<li>$9.99 (lifetime)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_7_switch_player\"><\/span>Option #7: Switch Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telestream.net\/switch\/overview.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Switch Player<\/a> is a multiformat video player and editor that includes the ability to watch WMV files on your Mac, albeit with some caveats. In order to access the free trial version of Switch Player, you must first sign up for emails and the trial copy on the Switch Player main site. Once you do that, Switch Player will download automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2630 size-full\" title=\"Switch Player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Switch-Player.jpg\" alt=\"Switch Player\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, even the free version doesn\u2019t allow for exports of over 30 seconds, and the player itself won\u2019t open WMV files due to licensing issues. In order to use Switch Player to view WMV files on your Mac, you will have to purchase the basic version for $19.95, making it the only mandatory purchase on this list.<br \/>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Allows for video editing and exports<\/li>\n<li>Plus and Pro versions enable team collaboration, large exports, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial is extremely limited, inconvenient to use, and includes watermarks<\/li>\n<li>Full version is costly, especially if you want to buy more than the basic package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial<\/li>\n<li>$19.95 (Switch Player)<\/li>\n<li>$739.00 (Switch Plus)<\/li>\n<li>$1059.00 (Switch Pro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_8_uniconverter_desktop_video_converter\"><\/span>Option #8: UniConverter Desktop Video Converter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videoconverter.wondershare.net\/video-converter-ultimate-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UniConverter<\/a> Desktop Video Converter is a unique entry on this list in that it has a variety of tools built into its video player. While UniConverter does play WMV files&#8211;in addition to a variety of other file types&#8211;it also gives you the ability to edit, convert, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-2631 size-full\" title=\"UniConverter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/UniConverter.jpg\" alt=\"UniConverter\" width=\"2268\" height=\"1404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UniConverter does significantly restrict your options for use in the free trial, but gives users the option to either buy an annual license or pay a one-time fee to own the software forever.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sleek interface makes otherwise intimidating tasks like editing seem approachable<\/li>\n<li>Video player is clear and runs well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial is fairly limited<\/li>\n<li>Full-screen mode does not get rid of the playlist pane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial<\/li>\n<li>$49.99 (annual)<\/li>\n<li>$79.99 (one-time purchase)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS (including Ventura)<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of high-quality WMV-viewing options available for you to try. Elmedia Player is our top choice due to its ease of use and ability to play virtually any video file on your Mac, making any other video players redundant. It also runs natively on the Apple M1 and M2 chips for ease of integration into your Mac\u2019s everyday use. However, any option on this list should make it easy for you to view WMV videos on your Mac, and some will even allow you to edit, stream, or convert your WMV files.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_play_wmv_files_on_a_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Can you play WMV files on a Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 Yes! Although your Mac\u2019s QuickTime program can\u2019t open WMV files, any of the players on this list can be used to play a WMV file as a video. We will always recommend Elmedia since it can also function as an AVI player for Mac and an MP4 player for Mac. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_best_wmv_player_for_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                What is the best WMV player for Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 Elmedia Player is our preferred media player for WMV files on a Mac. Not only can Elmedia run WMV files without any codecs, it can also play any other video files on your Mac. This means you don\u2019t need to use any other video players in addition to Elmedia Player. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_i_play_wmv_on_quicktime_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How can I play WMV on QuickTime on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 Unfortunately, you cannot play a WMV file on QuickTime on a Mac. This is because WMV files, also known as Windows Media Video files, are designed to be run on Windows devices. To replace QuickTime, you can use any of the players on this list to play your WMV files. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_app_can_play_wmv_files_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                What app can play WMV files on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 All of the apps and players on this list are capable of playing WMV files on your Mac, so try one of them. 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