Convert WMA to WAV Online
WMA files have limited compatibility with professional audio software. Converting to WAV gives you universal compatibility for editing and production.
Since WMA is a lossy format, converting to WAV does not improve quality, but creates a file compatible with every audio application.
What is WMA?
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is Microsoft's proprietary audio codec. While widely supported on Windows, it has poor compatibility elsewhere.
WMA files cannot be directly imported into many professional audio tools and have no support on iOS or many Linux applications.
What is WAV?
WAV is the universal audio format supported by every audio application, operating system, and professional audio tool ever made.
WAV's universal compatibility makes it the safest format for audio editing, broadcast delivery, and cross-platform workflows.
Why Convert WMA to WAV?
Universal Compatibility
WAV works with every audio application without exception.
Professional Editing
Import WAV files into any DAW including Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and Audacity.
Cross-Platform
WAV works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android without any issues.
Broadcast Standard
WAV is required by most broadcast facilities and post-production studios.
How to Convert WMA to WAV
Upload WMA
Select your WMA file using the upload button.
Choose WAV output
Select WAV as your output format.
Convert
Click convert to decompress your WMA audio to WAV format.
Download WAV
Save your WAV file for use in professional audio applications.
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Convert WMA to WAV NowPro Tips
Expect much larger files
WAV files are significantly larger than WMA. A 5MB WMA may become 50MB as WAV.
Check for DRM
DRM-protected WMA files cannot be converted. Only DRM-free WMA can be converted.
Use as intermediate
Convert WMA to WAV for editing, then export to your desired final format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WMA to WAV conversion lossless?
No. WMA is a lossy format, so converting to WAV cannot recover the audio data already discarded by WMA compression.
Can I convert DRM WMA to WAV?
No, DRM-protected WMA files cannot be converted. Only DRM-free WMA files can be processed.
Why convert WMA to WAV?
For compatibility with professional audio software, DAWs, and cross-platform workflows.
How large will the WAV be?
WAV files are approximately 10x larger than equivalent WMA files.
What software can open WMA?
Windows Media Player, VLC, and Audacity can open WMA. Mac and iOS do not natively support WMA.
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