Convert AAC to WMA
Free, fast and secure — convert AAC to WMA right in your browser.
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Convert AAC to WMA for wider compatibility
Converting AAC to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AAC will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert AAC to WMA
- 1 Drop your AAC file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMA file instantly.
AAC vs WMA
| Feature | AAC | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/aac | audio/x-ms-wma |
| Best for | Streaming and modern playback where quality-per-byte beats raw compatibility. | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. |
About the formats
AAC
AAC audio
AAC is the successor to MP3, offering better sound at the same bitrate. It is the standard for streaming services, YouTube and Apple devices.
Strengths
- Better quality than MP3 at equal size
- Standard for streaming platforms
- Wide modern-device support
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Slightly less universal than MP3
- No lossless mode
Best for: Streaming and modern playback where quality-per-byte beats raw compatibility.
WMA
Windows Media Audio
WMA is Microsoft’s audio format, once common on Windows for music and playback. It compresses well but has limited support outside the Windows ecosystem.
Strengths
- Plays natively on Windows
- Decent compression
- Small files
Limitations
- Weak support on Mac, mobile and web
- Lossy compression
- Often needs converting
Best for: Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your AAC file above and it is converted to WMA automatically. When it is ready, download your new Windows Media Audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting AAC to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AAC will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your WMA looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.