Category | WRF | WMV |
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File Extension | .wrf | .wmv |
Developed by | WebEx | Microsoft |
Description | The WRF file is an audio file type which consists of audio formats, recordings, codecs, and other elements. WebEx player is used to watch recordings of WebEx sessions created by the user and it could be saved to your computer. You can also edit WRF files and convert them to WMV format for further modifications or use with other devices | WMV is a video type which consists of audio which could be played on many media players on Mac or Windows. It has DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection which prevents anyone from making copies of the files. |
Compatible/Associated programs | • Cisco WebEx Player • Cisco WebEx Recorder • WebEx Recording Editor for Mac | • Microsoft Windows Media Player • PowerDVD • MPlayer • RealPlayer • VideoLAN VLC Media Player • CyberLink PowerDirector 12 Ultra • iOrgsoft Video Editor • Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV components |
Pros | • WebEx is a web conference tool used for online meetings, conferences, and other Web-based events • It can also capture video which can be played over the WebEx website | • WMV is perfectly compatible with both PC/Mac • WMV is popular among the video streaming community as it could be played on Mac/Windows |
Cons | • It is not compatible with many media players or other applications • It can only be used with WebEx player | • If WMV file is attached to DRM (digital rights management) system it makes it impossible to play or share the files |