Convert WMA to WAV

WMA to WAV converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

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
Animation: 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

WAV

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a raw, typically uncompressed audio container developed by Microsoft and IBM based on the RIFF structure. WAV preserves full audio fidelity and is the format of choice for studio recording, archival, and professional audio editing, although file sizes are much larger than compressed formats.

Developer: Microsoft / IBM
Initial release: 1991
Compression: Uncompressed
Color depth: up to 32-bit float
Transparency: No
Animation: No

Best for

Studio recording and mastering
Professional audio editing
Archiving uncompressed audio
Sound design and effects
High-fidelity audio preservation

Pros

+Full uncompressed audio fidelity
+Supports up to 32-bit float depth
+Multi-track capable
+Universal support in audio software

Cons

−Very large file sizes
−No compression efficiency
−Not practical for streaming
−No metadata-rich container features by default

How to convert WMA to WAV

1
Select WMA files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.
2
Choose wav — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).
3
Let the file convert, then download your wav file right away.

WMA vs WAV

Property	WMA	WAV
Compression	Lossy or lossless	Uncompressed
Color depth	up to 24-bit	up to 32-bit float
Multi-track	Yes	Yes
DRM support	Yes	No
Open format	No	No

When to use WMA vs WAV

WMA

Windows Media Player audio
Corporate audio distribution with DRM
Legacy Windows audio archives
Low-bitrate streaming audio
Windows-ecosystem music storage

WAV

Studio recording and mastering
Professional audio editing
Archiving uncompressed audio
Sound design and effects
High-fidelity audio preservation

Use cases for WMA → WAV

Windows Media Player audio
Corporate audio distribution with DRM
Legacy Windows audio archives
Low-bitrate streaming audio
Windows-ecosystem music storage
Studio recording and mastering
Professional audio editing
Archiving uncompressed audio
Sound design and effects
High-fidelity audio preservation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting WMA to WAV free?

Yes. This WMA → WAV converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.

Which devices and platforms can I use to convert WMA to WAV?

Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.

Are my WMA files uploaded to a server?

No. Files never leave your device. The entire WMA → WAV conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.

Can I convert multiple WMA files at once?

Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many WMA files as you like and convert them to WAV in one pass, then download the results together.

What is the maximum file size?

There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.

Will converting WMA to WAV lose quality?

No. WAV is a lossless format (or used in a lossless mode here), so the original data from your WMA file is preserved bit-for-bit in the converted result.

Does WAV support transparency?

No — WAV has no alpha channel. Transparent areas of your WMA file will be filled with a solid background colour in the converted file.

How will the file size change after converting WMA to WAV?

Both formats use comparable compression, so the WAV output will be similar in size to your WMA file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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