Convert M4A to WMA
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M4A
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Convert M4A to WMA for wider compatibility
Converting M4A to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when M4A will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert M4A to WMA
- 1 Drop your M4A file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMA file instantly.
M4A vs WMA
| Feature | M4A | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/mp4 | audio/x-ms-wma |
| Best for | High-quality music and voice on Apple devices and modern apps. | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. |
About the formats
M4A
M4A (AAC) audio
M4A holds AAC audio, the default for Apple Music and iTunes. It generally sounds better than MP3 at the same bitrate and is well supported on modern devices.
Strengths
- Better quality than MP3 at equal size
- Default on Apple platforms
- Efficient, modern codec
Limitations
- Slightly less universal than MP3
- Lossy compression
- Occasional legacy-player issues
Best for: High-quality music and voice on Apple devices and modern apps.
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 M4A 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 M4A to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when M4A 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.