How to convert AIFF to WMA
To convert AIFF to WMA, upload your AIFF file, choose WMA as the output format and press Convert. The finished WMA file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns AIFF audio files into WMA in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using ffmpeg, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your AIFF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with AIFF to WMA
- Plays in Windows Media Player
- Compact files for its era
- Accepted by older Windows-based players
- Opens in: Windows Media Player, VLC and legacy portable players
What to expect from this conversion
- AIFF is lossless and WMA is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where WMA supports them.
AIFF vs WMA
| Property | AIFF | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Audio Interchange File Format | Windows Media Audio |
| Released | 1988, Apple | 1999, Microsoft |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | macOS, iTunes, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Audacity and VLC | Windows Media Player, VLC and legacy portable players |
| Best for | Logic Pro and GarageBand projects; mastering and archiving on Mac | older Windows-only players; legacy music collections |
Steps to convert AIFF to WMA
- Drop your AIFF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WMA is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new WMA file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Choose High for music you care about and Small for voice recordings.
- Convert from the original lossless file when you have one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert AIFF to WMA?
Drop your AIFF file on the converter, confirm that WMA is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the WMA file. No account or software is needed.
Is the AIFF to WMA converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting AIFF to WMA?
AIFF is lossless and WMA is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound. Tags such as title and artist are carried over where WMA supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting AIFF to WMA?
AIFF is lossless and WMA is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
Which programs open WMA files?
WMA files open in Windows Media Player, VLC and legacy portable players.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 200 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.