WMA Converter
Free WMA converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to WMA or from WMA into 200+ supported formats in one click.
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About WMA
WMA
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows Media framework. WMA was designed to compete with MP3 and AAC and offers good quality at low bitrates, with support for DRM copy protection. WMA is supported by Windows Media Player and many portable media players.
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Initial release
- 1999
- Compression
- Lossy or lossless
- Color depth
- up to 24-bit
- Transparency
- No
Best for
- Windows Media Player audio
- Corporate audio distribution with DRM
- Legacy Windows audio archives
- Low-bitrate streaming audio
- Windows-ecosystem music storage
Pros
- +Good quality at low bitrates
- +Supports DRM copy protection
- +Native Windows Media Player support
- +Offers a lossless variant (WMA Lossless)
Cons
- −Proprietary Microsoft format
- −Poor support on non-Windows platforms
- −Less universal than MP3 or AAC
- −DRM limits portability
How to convert with the WMA converter
- 1
Choose the WMA file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
- 2
When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to WMA. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.
- 3
Click the gear icon and tweak codec, quality, resolution or other options if you need them, then apply to all files if you want.
- 4
Click the Convert button. When conversion completes, download the result to your computer or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WMA file?▼
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is Microsoft's audio format from the Windows Media era. Some WMA files carry DRM protection, and support outside Windows is limited.
Why convert WMA to MP3?▼
WMA does not play on many phones, cars, and non-Windows apps. MP3 is the universal fix — same listening experience, works everywhere.
Can DRM-protected WMA files be converted?▼
No — DRM-locked files cannot legally or technically be converted. Only your own, unprotected WMA files can be processed.
Is WMA still used today?▼
Mostly in old libraries and some corporate systems. For anything new, MP3, AAC, or Opus are better supported choices.
Will converting WMA lose quality?▼
A small amount when moving to another lossy format — inaudible at high bitrates for most listeners. Your files stay on your device throughout.
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Your files never leave your device. All processing is completed locally for maximum privacy.
Batch Conversion
Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.
Runs in Browser
Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.
200+ Formats
Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.
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