Convert WAV to WMA
Free, fast and secure — convert WAV to WMA right in your browser.
WAV
WMA
Shrink your WAV by converting to WMA
Converting WAV to WMA trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making Windows Media Audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert WAV to WMA
- 1 Drop your WAV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMA file instantly.
WAV vs WMA
| Feature | WAV | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/wav | audio/x-ms-wma |
| Best for | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. |
About the formats
WAV
WAV audio
WAV stores uncompressed, studio-grade audio with zero quality loss. It is the standard for recording and editing, at the cost of much larger files.
Strengths
- Lossless, studio quality
- Ideal for editing and mastering
- Universally supported on desktops
Limitations
- Very large files
- Impractical for streaming
- No built-in metadata richness
Best for: Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential.
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 WAV 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 WAV to WMA trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making Windows Media Audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
Because WMA uses lossy compression, very fine detail may be reduced to save space. For everyday use the difference is hard to spot, and you get a much smaller file in return.
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.