How to convert FLAC to WMA
- Add your .FLAC 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
- Lossy step: WMA discards audio data, so the result is not a bit-perfect copy of the FLAC.
- WMA is a proprietary Microsoft format; outside Windows you generally need VLC to play it.
- FLAC tags may not map cleanly to WMA's metadata.
Frequently asked questions
Does FLAC to WMA reduce quality?
Yes. WMA is a lossy Microsoft audio format, so the encoder discards some audio data that lossless FLAC preserved. The loss is permanent.
Why convert FLAC to WMA?
WMA plays in the built-in Media Player on Windows with no setup, making it convenient inside a Windows-centric workflow where FLAC support is less certain.
Where does a WMA file play?
WMA plays in Windows Media Player on Windows without any setup. On Mac, Android or iOS use VLC, since WMA is a Microsoft format.
How does the file size compare?
Lossy WMA is smaller than lossless FLAC for the same audio, with the exact size depending on the bitrate chosen during encoding.
Programs that convert FLAC: Helium Music Manager · fre:ac · Freemake Audio Converter · MediaCoder · Movavi Audio Suite Personal · Movavi VideoSuite Personal · SUPER · Switch Audio File Converter Software
