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Convert WMA to WAV
WMA is no longer developed, and phones, Macs and cars often cannot play it. Converted to WAV, it opens everywhere.
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- No sign-up
- Batch conversion
Why convert WMA to WAV?
To convert WMA files to WAV, drop them on the counter above. WAV is uncompressed and lossless, so audio editors can work on it without further loss.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the WAV result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert WMA to WAV
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Add your WMA files
Drag your WMA files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to WAV and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your WAV file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
WMA vs WAV
| Property | WMA | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Media Audio | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Created by | Microsoft | Microsoft ve IBM |
| Year | 1999 | 1991 |
| Extensions | .wma | .wav .wave |
| MIME | audio/x-ms-wma | audio/wav |
About the formats
WMA
Windows Media Audio
WMA is the audio format Microsoft built for Windows Media Player. It shows up often in old music libraries and songs ripped from CDs.
WAV
Waveform Audio File Format
WAV usually stores audio with no compression at all (PCM). It is the lossless source for studio recording and editing, and its files are large.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting WMA to WAV free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA | MP3 | plays on every device | ||
| WMA | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| WMA | AAC | broadcast-grade audio | ||
| WMA | OGG | open and royalty-free | ||
| WMA | OPUS | most efficient for speech | ||
| WMA | FLAC | lossless at half size · larger file | ||
| MP3 | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · iPhone voice memo | ||
| FLAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit | ||
| MP4 | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| AAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · Telegram voice message |