What happens when you convert WMA to FLAC
| Compression | Lossy → Lossless |
|---|---|
| Size per minute | WMA ≈ 1.0 MB → FLAC ≈ 6.4 MB |
| Quality | No further loss, but the FLAC cannot restore what WMA compression removed |
| Tags | Title, artist and album tags are copied when the target format supports them |
| Opens in | Android, Windows 10/11, macOS and audiophile players; older stereos do not |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
WMA Windows Media Audio
WMA is Microsoft's Windows Media audio format, common in older Windows music libraries.
WMA converterFLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec
FLAC compresses audio losslessly to around 50 to 60 percent of WAV size. Decoding gives back the exact original samples, so it is the format of choice for archiving music.
FLAC converterHow to use the WMA to FLAC Converter
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Choose a WMA file or drop it onto the page.
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Review the audio options. The defaults suit most files.
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Click Convert and download your FLAC when processing finishes.
Why convert WMA to FLAC?
WMA files come from Windows Media Player CD rips and older online music stores. Phones, Macs and browsers rarely play WMA. Choose FLAC to keep the audio lossless at roughly half the size of WAV.
Frequently asked questions
Will the FLAC lose quality?
FLAC is lossless, so the conversion keeps every pixel or sample that is in your WMA file. It cannot bring back detail that WMA compression already removed, and the FLAC file will usually be larger.
Will the FLAC be smaller than the WMA?
No, usually larger: a minute of audio takes about 1.0 MB as WMA and about 6.4 MB as FLAC. FLAC is lossless, so its size depends on the audio rather than a bitrate setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.