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WAV to WMA - Online Audio Converter
Convert WAV to WMA online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert WAV to WMA
Drop WAV audio here or click to select
WAV
WMA (WMA v2)
About WAV to WMA
Convert WAV to WMA. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. WMA is Microsoft's audio codec paired with Windows Media workflows. Copy-protected store files cannot be converted; use DRM-free sources..
Why convert WAV to WMA?
- Smaller files with WMA lossy compression.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WAV vs WMA
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | WMA v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | lossy |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Quality set by bitrate |
| Typical use | WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. | WMA is Microsoft's audio codec paired with Windows Media workflows. |
When not to convert WAV to WMA
- Skip WMA for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the WAV original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive WAV before batch WMA shares.
Limits
Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. Copy-protected store files cannot be converted; use DRM-free sources. Encode WMA (WMA v2) from WAV at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert WAV to WMA?
Drop your WAV file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as WMA instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for WMA?
The default codec for WMA is WMA v2. You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.