How to convert WAV to WMA
- Add your .WAV 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 encode: the WAV's PCM audio is compressed with the WMA codec, permanently reducing quality.
- WMA is a Microsoft format carried in an ASF container and is not native outside Windows, so other platforms may need a player like VLC.
- The output is a plain, unprotected WMA file; it is a re-encode of the WAV, not a DRM or licensed stream.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting WAV to WMA reduce quality?
In its common form yes - WMA is a compressed, lossy format, so the uncompressed WAV is re-encoded and some data is discarded. The result plays well but is not a perfect copy of the original.
Why convert WAV to WMA?
WMA is Microsoft's audio format and plays without setup in Windows Media Player, so people convert to it for a compact file that integrates smoothly with Windows playback.
Where does a WMA file play?
On Windows it plays in the built-in Media Player with no extra setup. On Mac, Android, or iOS the free VLC media player handles it, since WMA is not native to those systems.
How much smaller is WMA than WAV?
Considerably smaller. WAV runs about 10 MB per minute at CD quality, whereas WMA compresses that to a fraction, making it easier to store and move.
Programs that convert WAV: Helium Music Manager · Adobe Soundbooth · Any Audio Converter · FormatFactory · fre:ac · Free Mp3 Wma Converter · Freemake Audio Converter · Freemake Video Converter
