A WAX file is associated with Windows Media Player and is used for storing metadata information related to multimedia content. Specifically, WAX files are used for storing information about web-based playlists or streams that can be played in Windows Media Player.
How to open a WAX file:
- WAX files are primarily associated with Windows Media Player. You can open WAX files by double-clicking on them, and Windows Media Player should launch and play the associated content.
2. Text Editor:
- WAX files are essentially XML-based files that contain metadata information. You can open a WAX file in a text editor (like Notepad) to view the XML content. However, editing the file manually is not recommended unless you are familiar with XML.
Programs that may open WAX files:
- As WAX files are associated with Windows Media Player, the default behavior is for Windows Media Player to open them when you double-click on the file.