MP3 to WMA
Upload a MP3 file and download it as WMA. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the MP3 file on the orange block above, or press “Choose MP3”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to WMA”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the WMA file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How MP3 to WMA conversion works
MP3 is an audio format: it applies psychoacoustic lossy compression to remove frequencies the human ear perceives least, producing small files at acceptable audio quality. WMA is an audio format that encodes audio with Microsoft's proprietary WMA codec, primarily found in files created by Windows Media Player. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. The audio is re-encoded to the target codec; converting between two lossy formats compounds generation loss, so a higher bitrate keeps it minimal. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support WMA natively or when the target platform only accepts WMA. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.
Quality levels for MP3 → WMA
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Audio Tip: For music, High quality (320kbps) is recommended. Medium quality works well for podcasts and voice recordings.
When to convert
What the WMA file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Smaller file sizes possible with WMA’s efficient codecs compared to typical MP3 encodes
- Better compatibility with Windows media players and many Windows workflows
- Preparing music libraries for Windows Media Player or Windows-based playback devices
- Delivering audio files to software that expects WMA instead of MP3
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The WMA file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.