WMP File

Files with the WMP extension belong to the category of graphic files.

What Do WMP Files Contain?

Contents of files with the WMP extension are raster images, stored in a format similar to JPG. The extension name is an acronym for Windows Media Photo, which clearly indicates the company that developed this standard. The WMP files can store graphics and photos in palettes:

• black-and-white,
• CMYK,
• RGB,
• or other.

What Are WMP Files Used For?

The WMP format was developed by Microsoft primarily for storing digital photos. For this reason, an image codec named HD Photo, which uses JPEG XR technology, was utilized in its implementation. It offers up to twice the compression performance of JPEG, with noticeably fewer artifacts in the final image. Among other reasons, this is why files with the WMP extension are used to store digital photos even at high resolutions or high-quality images.