How to convert WMV to WMA
- Add your .WMV 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
- Most WMV files already carry WMA audio, so extraction is a stream copy - audio quality is identical to the source; quality loss only occurs if you re-encode at a lower bitrate.
- DRM-protected WMV files cannot be converted by any tool - open the file in VLC first; if it refuses to play, DRM is the cause.
- Not all WMV files use WMA audio - if the embedded codec is something else (MP3, AC-3), the
.wmaoutput may not play correctly in all players; useffmpeg -i input.wmvto check before converting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a DRM-protected WMV to WMA?
No - DRM locks the audio so conversion tools cannot access it. Open the file in VLC first; if VLC refuses to play it, DRM is the reason.
Does extracting WMA from WMV lose quality?
Not when the audio is stream-copied as-is. Quality loss only occurs if you re-encode, for example converting to a lower bitrate.
Why is my output .wma silent or corrupted?
The WMV probably contains a non-WMA audio codec. Run
ffmpeg -i input.wmv and check the audio stream - if it is not wmav2 or wmapro, you need to re-encode rather than copy.Should I extract to WMA or MP3?
Use WMA if the destination device supports it - stream copy is fast and lossless relative to the source. Choose MP3 for wider compatibility, but it requires re-encoding and a small quality loss.
Programs that convert WMV: Adobe Premiere Pro · Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · FormatFactory · Freemake Video Converter · ImTOO DPG Converter · MediaCoder · Nero Multimedia Suite
