Open MSWMM files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Project Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a MSWMM file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a MSWMM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your MSWMM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is MSWMM file?

The extension MSWMM marks files of Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, a video editor program. This program is either Windows free or can be downloaded as part of Windows Live Suite.

More info

The MSWMM files contain video clips, transitions, pictures, the timeline, and audio data that are combined into a movie. The data contained in the MSWMM file can be edited and edited using Windows Movie Maker or Windows Live Movie Maker. To be able to use the video in general, however, the data must be exported to a format such as wvm or avi.

Programs which can open a MSWMM file

How to open file with MSWMM extension?

In order to open a file with MSWMM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening MSWMM file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with MSWMM files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Windows Movie Maker or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening MSWMM files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support MSWMM files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of MSWMM files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Windows Movie Maker as the default program for opening MSWMM files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate MSWMM files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Windows Movie Maker applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Windows Movie Maker has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with MSWMM files

Sometimes problems with opening MSWMM files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • MSWMM files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open MSWMM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • MSWMM file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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