Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player 12 is designed by media lovers, for media lovers.

Windows Media Player 12 is offered as part of Windows 7 and Windows 8 plays more music and videos than ever before, including Flip Video and unprotected songs from your iTunes library!

Organize your digital media collection, synchronize digital media files with your mobile device, shop online for digital media content and more with Windows Media Player 12.

Playback mode is streamlined

Play Mode is a result of our minimal research: It only tells you the controls you need so there's nothing between you and your music or videos. New taskbar thumbnails with playback controls make previewing easier and fun.

Play more media in more places.

Windows Media Player 12 has built-in support for many popular audio and video formats. Sync music, videos and photos or stream media to your device so you can enjoy your library anywhere, at home or on the road.

Note: Windows Media Player is not available for Windows RT.

Interface for Windows Media Player

With the interface, you can change the look of Windows Media Player with a few clicks with the frequency you want. Some skins only change the appearance of the Player with graphics and animation, while some skins also add new features. The interface is easy to download and install, and you can freely switch between different interfaces in the Player using the Interface selection feature .

Note: Some themes are optimized for Windows Vista and Windows XP and may have the same look as used in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Visualization for Windows Media Player

The visualization pattern is the color, shape, and pattern that moves with the music in Play Mode of Windows Media Player. Player comes with a number of visualizations and you can download more on this page.

Additions and plugins for Windows Media Player

Add or add functionality such as sound effects or DVD capabilities to Windows Media Player.