WMA to WAV Converter
Drop in WMA files and get WAV back in seconds, processed entirely on your device.
WMA files (most other audio and video files work too). Files stay on your device.
How it works
- Choose your WMA file, or drop it on the page. You can add several files at once.
- Pick the sample rate and bit depth, or keep the source values to avoid any change.
- Click Convert. Processing happens on your device and shows progress; you can cancel at any time.
- Preview the result and download the WAV file. With several files, download them all as one ZIP.
About WMA to WAV conversion
WMA (Windows Media Audio) suits opening an old music collection; not recommended for new files. WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, RIFF container) suits editing, mastering, sampling and handing audio between programs without quality loss.
WMA is lossy, and no converter can restore detail that was already discarded. The WAV file will sound the same as the WMA source and will be larger; the point of the conversion is compatibility with software or hardware that needs WAV.
For a 4-minute track, a typical WMA file is about 4 MB and a typical WAV file is about 42 MB. Your own result depends on the bitrate and the audio itself.
WMA vs WAV
WAV support: Opens in every audio editor and operating system. Browsers and phones play it, though not every player shows tags.
WMA support: Plays in Windows Media Player and many older devices. No major browser or phone plays it natively today.
| Detail | WMA | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Lossy | Uncompressed |
| Codec | WMA (ASF container) | PCM |
| Typical bitrate | 48 to 192 kbps; 128 kbps is typical | 1,411 kbps at CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo); higher at 24-bit or 96 kHz |
| A 4-minute track | about 4 MB | about 42 MB |
| File extensions | .wma | .wav, .wave |
| Best for | opening an old music collection; not recommended for new files | editing, mastering, sampling and handing audio between programs without quality loss |
| Introduced | 1999 | 1991 |
Quality and compatibility notes
- WAV: Large files: about 10 MB per minute at CD quality. The classic format stops at 4 GB, which RF64 extends.
- WMA: Some old files are DRM-protected and cannot be opened by any tool. Tag and software support has faded.
- Tags: WAV stores limited: RIFF INFO chunks, and BWF or iXML metadata in broadcast files.
Questions
Does converting WMA to WAV reduce quality?
No further loss happens, but none is recovered either: WAV stores what the WMA file already contained.
How big will the WAV file be?
For a 4-minute track, a typical WMA file is about 4 MB and a typical WAV file is about 42 MB. Your own result depends on the bitrate and the audio itself.
Is my WMA file uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your device. The file is never sent to a server, and nothing is stored after you close the page.