Need to view WMV movies on my iPad

When I bought an iPad 4, it seemed like the perfect little gadget to look at photos and watch video. I never considered that it would NOT play wmv files, Flash video, nor did I think it wouldn't be possible to manage photos simply.

Well, it doesn't! Or at least, not in the basic product. So I downloaded a file transfer app, which is OK. Then I was sent an email with a wmv file attachment. Of course, the iPad doesn't do wmv - but Moliplayer does! Thank you very much, Phil0124.

I have mixed feelings about Apple's treatment of all the media file types. But, trying to be objective, why should we expect a toy such as the iPad to do everything straight out of its box?

The iPad's operating system should be able to do what any other does, manage application programs and look after data that it's been entrusted with. Anything above and beyond that is pretty much a job for an application program of some sort. Video handling isn't a job for an operating system.

Having said that, the product's price should reflect its limitations - and it DOES NOT!

VLC was removed from the app store over a year ago due to of the VLC people lodging a complaint.

If it is not in the app store-it can not be installed on a non-jailbroken device.

Just because it is on VLC's site does not make it installable.

Straight from the horse's mouth (or at least its Web-site, http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ios.html)

"VLC for iOS requires at least an iPhone 3GS or a 3rd generation iPod touch or an iPad (any generation) running iOS 3.2 or later."

Now, that seems fairly straightforward.....

;-)

Yes, but where on that page do you download the app? There is source code, but how would you install the app on the ipad? There is no VLC app currently in the App Store. So I'm also wondering how those of you that proclaim that you've loaded it, have done so since the App was removed from the App Store.

I tried MoliPlayer HD. I can hear the audio of my wmv video, but I can't see the video. Any idea what's wrong? The same think happens with Azul. I am a teacher and am trying to create videos to help my students through an educational website. The videos are created on my SMART board using SMART record, and they are saved as WMV videos. They play just fine in Windows Media Player, so I figured I could use Azul or MoliPlayer to view them on my ipad. Some of my students want to use ipads to view the videos, so I'm trying to find a way to help them. Thanks for any advice you can give.

Azul worked for me. I initially had difficulty because the file was in google drive, so I emailed Omar and he responded within an hour! It took a couple emails back and forth but he was finally able to talk me through it. I NEVER leave reviews on apps but have never had that good of customer service! I HIGHLY recommend you try Azul simply for the reason that he backs it up with incredible one on one support.

Download "PlayerXtreme" app from the app store. Then connect your ipad to the same wifi router as your computer and type "http://192.168.1.12:1234" There you will be able to upload wmv to your ipad without using itunes and getting that not supported prompt. It also supports other video formats enjoy!!!

Paul Richards4 wrote:
with what?

Thanks for the tip

Downloaded Azul and opens wmv files straight from emails on iPad

Well worth the $1:19