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Convert WMA to OGG

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 9, 2026
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Is it possible to convert WMA to OGG?
Yes - WMA converts to OGG.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .wma file to the converter above and download the .ogg result in seconds - it is the fastest route. Because WMA and OGG Vorbis are both lossy formats, re-encoding causes a slight quality loss that cannot be recovered.

Also to OGG: WEM · FSB · AAC

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert WMA to OGG?

OGG Vorbis is open, royalty-free, and better supported in Linux, open-source software, and games and web apps that rely on HTML5 audio. WMA is a Microsoft-proprietary format with limited playback support outside Windows. People switch to .OGG to improve compatibility with Android devices, Linux media players, and browser-based audio. Non-DRM WMA files convert cleanly with free tools.

How to convert WMA to OGG

VLC media player FREE

Open Media > Convert / Save, add your .wma file, choose the Audio - Vorbis (OGG) profile, and click Start.

Audacity FREE

Install the FFmpeg library so Audacity can read .wma, then use File > Export > Export as OGG.

fre:ac OPEN-SOURCE

Add your .wma files, select Ogg Vorbis as the output format, and convert in one click.

Any Audio Converter FREE

Import your .wma file, pick OGG as the output format, and click Convert.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.wma -c:a libvorbis -q:a 6 output.ogg to convert at quality level 6.

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About these formats

.WMA Windows Media Audio

A WMA file is a compressed audio file in Microsoft's Windows Media Audio format. On Windows it plays in the built-in Media Player without any setup; on Mac, Android, or iOS use the free VLC…

Open .WMA details →
.OGG Ogg Vorbis Audio File

An OGG file is compressed audio using the Vorbis codec inside an Ogg container, both made by the Xiph.Org Foundation as free, patent-unencumbered alternatives to MP3. VLC media player opens…

Open .OGG details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Both WMA and OGG Vorbis are lossy - re-encoding compresses audio that was already compressed, causing a small but permanent quality loss.
  • DRM-protected .wma files from old music stores or library audiobooks cannot be converted; standard tools will error or output silence.
  • WMA Lossless is a different codec - converting it to OGG Vorbis produces a lossy downgrade; use FLAC instead to preserve lossless quality.

Frequently asked questions

Will the OGG file sound worse than the WMA?
Yes, slightly. Converting between two lossy formats re-encodes audio and removes a little more detail; using a high Vorbis quality setting (q6 or above) keeps the loss minimal.
Can I convert a DRM-protected WMA file?
No. DRM locks the file to a specific device or account, and every standard converter - including VLC and Audacity - will refuse or produce silence.
Does OGG Vorbis play on Apple devices?
Not natively. iOS and the macOS Music app do not support OGG Vorbis without third-party players; if Apple compatibility matters, convert to .m4a (AAC) or .mp3 instead.
What is the difference between OGG and Vorbis?
OGG is the container format; Vorbis is the audio codec inside it. When people say .ogg they almost always mean OGG Vorbis, which is what this converter produces.