WMA to MP3 Converter

Why Convert WMA to MP3?

I have a lot of music files in Windows Media Audio format also known as WMA. This was Microsofts way of competing with MP3 files in the early 2000s. If you have been using a Windows computer for a time you probably have a bunch of WMA files that you got from copying music from CDs using Windows Media Player.

The thing is, WMA files do not work on iPhones, Macs or Android phones without apps. They also do not work with modern music streaming systems.

Converting your WMA files to MP3 files is an idea because it makes your music collection work, with all kinds of devices. Converting to MP3 helps your music library because WMA files can be a problem when you want to listen to your music on devices. Converting WMA files to MP3 files gives you freedom to play your music wherever you want.

What Happens to Protected WMA Files?

Some WMA files that you buy from online stores like Microsofts MSN Music or early Windows Media stores have protection, on them. This tool can only change WMA files that do not have this protection. If you ripped your WMA file from a CD that you own or if you got it as a download then it will convert just fine.. If you bought a WMA file from an old store that is not around anymore and it has this protection then it is not going to work with any normal converter. WMA files that are protected like this are a problem. The tool can only work with WMA files.

Does It Work on Mac and Linux?

This is a web-based tool that runs entirely through your browser. Mac users have had a lot of trouble playing WMA files because QuickTime does not support the WMA format. If you convert WMA files to MP3 files here then you can import the MP3 files into iTunes or Apple Music or any other music player without needing any codecs or plugins for the MP3 files.

How Long Does It Take?

When you convert WMA files from CD rips they are usually around 3 to 8 megabytes each. These WMA files convert fast it takes less, than 10 seconds.

If you have WMA files or a lot of WMA files to convert it will take a bit more time but the progress bar will show you what is going on with your WMA files. The WMA files are deleted from the server soon as you download them. They do not keep any of your WMA files.