How to convert MPG to WMA
- Add your .MPG 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
- The video is dropped completely - WMA holds audio only.
- The audio is re-encoded into lossy Windows Media Audio, so it is recompressed rather than copied.
- WMA is a Microsoft format with best native support on Windows; other platforms need a player such as VLC.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the video when I convert MPG to WMA?
WMA is an audio-only format, so the video track is discarded entirely and only the sound is kept. The audio is re-encoded into Windows Media Audio, which is a lossy step.
Why convert MPG to WMA?
You would do this to pull just the soundtrack out of an MPG video - for example to keep narration, music or dialogue as an audio file that plays anywhere audio is expected.
Where does a WMA file play?
On Windows, WMA plays in the built-in Media Player with no setup. On Mac, Android or iOS, the free VLC media player opens it.
Will the audio sound as good as the original?
WMA is a lossy codec, so the sound is recompressed and cannot improve on the MPG's audio track; at a reasonable bitrate the difference is minor for casual listening.
Programs that convert MPG: Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · FormatFactory · Freemake Video Converter · ImTOO DPG Converter · iPad Video Converter Factory Pro · MediaCoder · SUPER
