WVX File Type

- The quick facts

What are WVX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a WVX file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a WVX file?

A .WVX file is a Windows Media Video shortcut file.

Files with file extension .wmx are usually shortcut-files used by Windows Media Player. The shortcut file does not contain any video data but instead points to a Windows Media Video file.

How to open WVX files

Important: Different programs may use files with the WVX file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your WVX file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different WVX openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 25, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension WVX

While we know of one file format using the .WVX file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .WVX file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of WVX files. Remember, different programs may use WVX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.