How to convert M4A to WMA
To convert M4A to WMA, upload your M4A 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 M4A 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 M4A file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from M4A 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
- Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where WMA supports them.
M4A vs WMA
| Property | M4A | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio | Windows Media Audio |
| Released | 2001, Apple and MPEG | 1999, Microsoft |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Opens in | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern players | Windows Media Player, VLC and legacy portable players |
| Best for | iTunes and Apple Music libraries; audiobooks and podcasts | older Windows-only players; legacy music collections |
Steps to convert M4A to WMA
- Drop your M4A 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 M4A to WMA?
Drop your M4A 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 M4A 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 M4A to WMA?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that. Tags such as title and artist are carried over where WMA supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting M4A to WMA?
Both formats are lossy, so converting costs a little extra quality. If you still have the original, convert from that.
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.