Convert M4V to WMA
Free, fast and secure — convert M4V to WMA right in your browser.
M4V
WMA
Pull the audio out of your M4V as WMA
Converting M4V to WMA extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact Windows Media Audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
How to convert M4V to WMA
- 1 Drop your M4V file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMA file instantly.
M4V vs WMA
| Feature | M4V | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| MIME type | video/x-m4v | audio/x-ms-wma |
| Best for | Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach. | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. |
About the formats
M4V
M4V video
M4V is Apple’s MP4 variant used by iTunes. It is essentially MP4 and plays well across Apple devices, sometimes carrying optional copy protection.
Strengths
- Near-identical to MP4
- Plays cleanly on Apple devices
- Good quality-to-size ratio
Limitations
- Can carry DRM restrictions
- Less universal naming
- Occasional player quirks
Best for: Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach.
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 M4V 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 M4V to WMA extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact Windows Media Audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
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.