How to convert AVI to WMA
- Add your .AVI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WMA in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WMA file.
What to expect
- Video is dropped entirely; only the audio stream is kept and re-encoded.
- WMA is a lossy compressed audio format, so re-encoding the AVI's soundtrack loses some fidelity.
- If the AVI holds multiple audio tracks, typically only one is carried into the single WMA stream.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AVI to WMA keep the video?
No.
WMA is Microsoft's Windows Media Audio, an audio-only format, so this extracts and re-encodes just the soundtrack. All video is discarded.Why convert AVI to WMA?
To pull the audio out of a video, for example a lecture, music clip or podcast, into a small audio file that plays on Windows and portable devices without carrying the video.
Where does a WMA file play?
On Windows it plays in the built-in Media Player with no setup; on Mac, Android or iOS the free VLC media player opens it. For car stereos or older players, MP3 is often more compatible.
Is WMA lossy?
Yes. The AVI's audio track is decoded and re-encoded with the WMA codec, so it is a lossy step and the result cannot exceed the original audio quality.
