How to convert WAV to WMA
To convert WAV to WMA, upload your WAV 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 WAV 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 WAV file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with WAV 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
- WAV 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.
WAV vs WMA
| Property | WAV | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Windows Media Audio |
| Released | 1991, Microsoft and IBM | 1999, Microsoft |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers | Windows Media Player, VLC and legacy portable players |
| Best for | recording and editing; sound design and sampling | older Windows-only players; legacy music collections |
Steps to convert WAV to WMA
- Drop your WAV 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 WAV to WMA?
Drop your WAV 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 WAV 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 WAV to WMA?
WAV 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 WAV to WMA?
WAV 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.