A WTV (Windows Recorded TV Show) file is a proprietary video file format developed by Microsoft. It is used to store recorded television content, such as TV shows or movies, captured using Windows Media Center. WTV files may contain both video and audio streams, along with metadata about the recorded program.
How to open a WTV file:
1. Windows Media Center (Windows 7):
- Windows Media Center, available on Windows 7, is the native application for playing and managing WTV files.
2. Windows Media Player with Windows Media Center Pack:
- On Windows 8 or later, you can add the Windows Media Center Pack to Windows Media Player to play WTV files. Note that Windows Media Center is not available by default on these versions.
3. Microsoft Movies & TV (Windows 10):
- On Windows 10, the Microsoft Movies & TV app may support playing WTV files.
4. VLC Media Player:
- VLC is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of formats, including WTV files. It is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
5. MediaPortal:
- MediaPortal is a media center software that supports the playback of WTV files. It provides a comprehensive multimedia experience.