FileType Attribute

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The FileType attribute is the three-letter file name extension, such as "wma" or "mp3".

Applies To

• Audio Items
• Other Items
• Photo Items
• Playlists
• Radio Items
• Video Items

Remarks

This attribute is stored only in the library.

To determine whether you can change the value of this attribute, use the Media.isReadOnlyItem method.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Version	Windows Media Player 9 Series or later (The photo item is supported only in Windows Media Player 10 or later)

See also

Attribute Reference