Convert WMA to Any Format
Pick your target format and convert your WMA files for any device or platform.
WMA to MP3
WMA → MP3
Convert old Windows Media Audio files to universally compatible MP3.
WMA to WAV
WMA → WAV
Decode WMA to uncompressed WAV for editing or archiving.
WMA to FLAC
WMA → FLAC
Convert WMA to lossless FLAC for the best possible quality preservation.
WMA to OGG
WMA → OGG
Convert WMA to open-source OGG Vorbis for Linux and game engines.
WMA to M4A
WMA → M4A
Convert WMA to M4A (AAC) for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Music.
WMA to AAC
WMA → AAC
Re-encode WMA files to AAC for streaming and mobile playback.
About WMA (Windows Media Audio)
WMA was developed by Microsoft in the late 1990s as a competitor to MP3. It was the default format for Windows Media Player, and millions of people ripped their CD collections to WMA between 2000 and 2010. While WMA offers decent quality at low bitrates, it is a proprietary format with limited cross-platform support.
Today, WMA files are largely orphaned. iPhones and Macs do not play WMA natively. Android support varies. Most streaming platforms do not accept WMA uploads. Converting your WMA library to MP3 (universal compatibility), FLAC (maximum quality preservation), or M4A (Apple devices) is the practical solution.
WMA Lossless (a variant) is a lossless format -- converting it to FLAC or WAV preserves full quality. Standard WMA is lossy, so converting to another lossy format like MP3 introduces some generation loss. For best results, convert WMA to WAV or FLAC, and re-encode from there if needed.
Which format should you convert WMA to?
WMA to MP3 -- best for universal compatibility
MP3 plays on every device ever made with a headphone jack. Convert at 192 kbps or 320 kbps for good quality.
WMA to FLAC -- best for quality preservation
FLAC stores the decoded audio without additional loss. If your WMA was ripped from CD, convert to FLAC to preserve the original CD quality.
WMA to M4A -- best for Apple devices
M4A (AAC) is natively supported by iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Music. It offers better quality than MP3 at the same file size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this WMA converter free?
Yes. AudioUtils is free to use. The free tier outputs a 10-second preview. Pro ($9/mo) removes the limit so you can convert full-length WMA files up to 500 MB.
What can I convert WMA files to?
You can convert WMA to MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, M4A, AAC, Opus, and AIFF. All conversions run in your browser -- no uploads required.
Why can't I play WMA files on my phone or Mac?
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a proprietary Microsoft format. Apple devices (iPhone, Mac) do not support it natively. Android support varies by device and app. Converting WMA to MP3 or M4A gives you a file that plays everywhere.
Will I lose quality converting WMA to MP3?
Converting between two lossy formats (WMA and MP3) does introduce generation loss -- both codecs discard audio data, and converting compounds that loss. To minimize this, convert to WAV first (lossless), then re-encode to MP3 at 192 kbps or higher. AudioUtils does this in a single step using FFmpeg internally.
Can I convert WMA files that have DRM protection?
No. DRM-protected WMA files (purchased from old Windows Media Player stores) cannot be converted -- the DRM prevents decoding. Only unprotected WMA files work. Most WMA files ripped from CDs or created locally are not DRM-protected.