Convert WMA to MP3 So It Plays Anywhere

WMA (Windows Media Audio) comes from Windows Media Player rips, older Windows voice recorders and some dictation devices. iPhones, Macs and most modern apps don't play it. Convert it to MP3 here, on your own device, and it opens everywhere.

Your file never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Drop an audio or video file here

Drop a .wma up to 500MB. It's converted locally, never uploaded.

Conversion runs on FFmpeg, compiled to WebAssembly, inside this browser tab. Licences and source

How it works

  1. Pick a file. Drag in a recording, a voice memo or a video. It opens in this tab; nothing is sent to a server.
  2. Choose the format. MP3 or M4A for small files that play anywhere, WAV or FLAC when you need lossless audio, OGG for the web. Set the quality if you like.
  3. Download it. Your browser converts the file and saves the result to your device. If you need a transcript, send the new file to the free Wave AI transcription tool in one click.

Common questions

Why won't my WMA file convert?

WMA files bought from old online music stores were often copy-protected (DRM), and no converter can legally read those. Unprotected WMA files, including your own rips and recordings, convert normally.

Is my WMA file uploaded?

Nowhere. The converter runs inside your browser tab, so the file is read and converted on your own device and saved straight back to it. It is never uploaded to Wave or anyone else, and we never see its name or contents.

Which bitrate should I pick?

Most WMA files are 64 to 192 kbps. 192 kbps MP3 keeps everything a music file had; 128 kbps is plenty for dictation and voice recordings.

Can I transcribe an old dictation recording?

Yes. Convert it to MP3 first, then click "Transcribe this file for free" to get the text from the free Wave AI transcription tool.

Related: Free Audio Converter That Never Uploads Your File · Free audio transcription · Free YouTube Transcript Generator

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