Convert WMA to WAV
Free, fast and secure — convert WMA to WAV right in your browser.
WMA
WAV
Move your WMA into a lossless WAV
Converting WMA to WAV lifts your file into a format that keeps every detail intact — ready for editing, archiving or high-quality output.
How to convert WMA to WAV
- 1 Drop your WMA file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WAV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WAV file instantly.
WMA vs WAV
| Feature | WMA | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| MIME type | audio/x-ms-wma | audio/wav |
| Best for | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. |
About the formats
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your WMA file above and it is converted to WAV automatically. When it is ready, download your new WAV audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting WMA to WAV lifts your file into a format that keeps every detail intact — ready for editing, archiving or high-quality output.
WAV is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
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.