All about WMP Files

The WMP file type is primarily associated with Windows Imaging Component.

WMP	File extension: WMP
	File type:	image

What is a WMP file?

WMP files mostly belong to Windows Imaging Component by Microsoft. WMP Windows Media Photo (now HD Photo)is an image file format developed by Microsoft. Images saved in this format have WDP or HDP filename extension. These WDP and HDP files are used to store continuous tone bi-level and color images compressed using lossless or lossy encoding schemes. They support multiple color modes including RGB and CMYK as well as ICC profiles. HD Photo has been standardized as JPEG XR (JPEG eXtended Range) compression standard and file format which provides superior compression in comparison to JPEG. The Windows Imaging Component on Windows operating system can read and write images saved in HD Photo format. WMP filename extension is also associated with audio and video files playable with older 32-bit versions of Media Player. Baldur's Gate and other video games built upon Infinity game engine use WMP files to store world maps.

How to open WMP files

You need a suitable software like Windows Imaging Component to open a WMP 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 WMP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WMP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert WMP files:

Windows Imaging Component by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WMP files are often referred to as Windows Imaging Component raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Baldur's Gate (world map) by Larian
Baldur's Gate is a series of role-playing video games available for desktop, mobile, and console platforms. It is built upon the Infinity game engine and world map files used in the game have WMP filename extension. This file format is classified as Game.
Media Player (music) by Microsoft
Media Player is a multimedia player and CD-ripping software bundled with Windows desktop operating system. Audio files saved in WMP files can be played with classic, 32-bit versions of Media Player. This WMP format has become obsolete. This file format is classified as Audio.
XnView (image) by XnSoft
XnView is an image manipulation software available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, and mobile platforms. It may be used to open and edit HDP and WDP images saved in HD Photo (Windows Media Photo) format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: HD Photo, Version 1.0 (Windows Media Photo)

WMP format details:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our examination of the WMP files comes to the following conclusion:

WMP is not a common file extension and is used by different programs with different formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in WMP files:

30% of all WMP files are associated with Infinity Engine World Map. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The average file size is 45 MB with most files being between 16 bytes and 270 MB in size. The keywords Ver:0.01 and KB2i are typical for these files. Examples of file names are z000.win32.wmp or z000_1.win32.wmp. These files can be linked to worldmap.
20% of all WMP files belong to JPEG XR bitmap. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. Most of these files are 38 KB to 1 MB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as WMPHOTO.

All other WMP files (50%) have no uniform format, often e.g. WGT Map and DOC. If you want to find out what your WMP file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for WMP File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Related files:

wmf, wmv, bmp, jpg, jfif, jpeg

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, image/jxr, image/vnd.ms-photo

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: AshampooMediaPlayer.MediaFile, FileType: Ashampoo Media Player+ media file, AppName: Ashampoo Media Player+

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

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

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

ProgramID: WMPFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open

ProgramID: WMPFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: WMPFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WINDOW~1\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: wmffile
EXEFile: rundll32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.WindowsMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: D:\yedekler\admin\media player c2kxp6482\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.WindowsMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\BSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: GomPlayer.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GRETECH\GomPlayer\GOM.exe /open

ProgramID: mplayerc.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormPlayer\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Mplayer\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: Acknex map file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GStudio6\wed.exe

ProgramID: WMPFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.WindowsMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ALShow.WMP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ESTsoft\ALShow\ALShow.exe

ProgramID: GomPlayer.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mpcstar.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Catalencoder\Logiciels\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: GomPlayer.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_Media\Players\GomPlayer\GOM.exe /open

ProgramID: WinMail-BackupParameterFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinMail Backup\WinMailBackupEN.exe

ProgramID: wmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.wmv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: stormplayer.wmp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play

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a wmp image is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WMP files

Associate the WMP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open images. Because only the current version supports the latest WMP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Windows Imaging Component update.
To make sure that your WMP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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