Opening WMS Files

The WMS file type is primarily associated with GeoServer.

WMS	File extension: WMS
	File type:	web map service file

What is a WMS file

WMS files mostly belong to GeoServer by Open Source Geospatial Foundation. WMS is the extension associated with a Windows Media Skin definition file. The WMS format is used by the Windows Media Player, which is a media player and media library software developed for the Windows operating system. Windows Media Player has now been discontinued. The WMS file stores a skin that is used to modify the appearance of the Windows Media Player interface. The software contains preinstalled skins and custom skins can also be created. WMS files are in the XML format and can be opened and edited in any text editor. They define the elements that are present in a skin, as well as their relationships and functionality. WMS files are created by a script creator, which also creates any associated JavaScript (JS) files that incorporate the graphical elements and add functionality to the skin. WMZ files are compressed ZIP archives that store WMS files, associated JS files, and graphic files used by the skin.

How to open a WMS file

You need a suitable software like GeoServer to open a WMS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WMS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WMS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from WMS files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from WMS file or capture a preview screenshot using our online WMS file viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .wms file to view" button on this page.
Your WMS file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert WMS files:

GeoServer by Open Source Geospatial Foundation
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WMS files are often referred to as GeoServer settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Windows Media Player (skin file) by Microsoft
Windows Media Player is a free media player software and media library developed by Microsoft for the Windows platform - to play audio and video files and view images. The WMS file is a Windows media skin file that contains a combination of graphics and JScript code. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Review & Use Guide, Forum, Windows Media Player on Wikipedia

Technical Data for WMS File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

wmz, xml, wfs, mws, sld, gxw

Related links:

Documentation, GeoServer Wiki, Forum

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Morpheus.File, AppName: Morpheus
EXEFile: Morpheus.exe

ProgramID: WMSFile, FileType: Windows Media Player Skin File, AppName: auto
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: WMSFile, FileType: Windows Media Player Skin File, AppName: Microsoft(R) Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: WMSFile, FileType: Windows Media Player Skin File, AppName: Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: Morpheus.Video
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\Jimmy Son\Desktop\Media Downloads\Morpheus\Morpheus.exe %1

ProgramID: WMSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: WMSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /layout:%L

ProgramID: WMSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WINDOW~1\wmplayer.exe /layout:%L

ProgramID: WMSfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QLP 2002 Deluxe\qlp.exe

ProgramID: Xolox.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Xolox\Xolox.exe

ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.WMS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /layout:%L

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a wms web map service file is a special file format by Open Source Geospatial Foundation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WMS files

Associate the WMS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open web map service files. Because only the current version supports the latest WMS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Open Source Geospatial Foundation manufacturer website after an available GeoServer update.
To make sure that your WMS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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