What happens when you convert WMA to WAV
| Compression | Lossy → Lossless |
|---|---|
| Size per minute | WMA ≈ 1.0 MB → WAV ≈ 10.6 MB |
| Quality | No further loss, but the WAV cannot restore what WMA compression removed |
| Tags | Title, artist and album tags are copied when the target format supports them |
| Opens in | every computer and audio editor; too large for most messaging apps |
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 converterWAV Waveform Audio File
WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio. It is the working format for audio editing and the format many DAWs, transcription services and phone systems require.
WAV converterHow to use the WMA to WAV 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 WAV when processing finishes.
Why convert WMA to WAV?
WMA files come from Windows Media Player CD rips and older online music stores. Phones, Macs and browsers rarely play WMA. Choose WAV to edit the audio or upload it to a service that requires uncompressed audio.
Frequently asked questions
Will the WAV lose quality?
WAV 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 WAV file will usually be larger.
Will the WAV be smaller than the WMA?
No, usually larger: a minute of audio takes about 1.0 MB as WMA and about 10.6 MB as WAV. WAV 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.