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Convert WMA to MP3

Convert WMA audios to MP3 format, edit and optimize audios online and free.

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Windows Media Audio (.wma)

The WMA file extension, Windows Media Audio, developed by Microsoft in 1999, offers high-quality audio at lower bitrates compared to MP3. It includes sub-formats like WMA Pro for high-resolution audio, WMA Lossless for perfect sound preservation, and WMA Voice for efficient spoken word compression. Despite its excellent audio quality and efficient compression, WMA's proprietary nature limits its support outside the Windows ecosystem.

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MPEG Audio Layer 3 (.mp3)

MP3, short for MPEG Audio Layer 3, is a digital audio coding format that revolutionized music storage and distribution. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), it was first introduced in the early 1990s. Its primary advantage lies in its ability to compress audio files significantly without major loss in sound quality, making it ideal for efficient storage and transmission over the internet. MP3 files are widely used for music playback on various digital devices, including computers, smartphones, and portable media players, due to their balance of compression efficiency and sound fidelity.

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How to convert WMA to MP3?

  1. Upload WMA File

    Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your WMA file.

  2. Select WMA Tools

    Use the tools available for converting WMA to MP3 and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your MP3

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your MP3 file.

Convert WMA to MP3

Tools

WMA Trim

Trim & cut WMA and convert it to MP3.

MP3 Channels

Convert WMA to MP3 and set the output channels to Mono (1.0) or Stereo (2.0).

MP3 Bitrate

Convert WMA to MP3 and set the bitrate for the audio track. Choose from Constant Bitrate (CBR) or Variable Bitrate (VBR), or leave it to Auto, to automatically choose a bitrate based on the source file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change WMA format to MP3?

To change WMA format to MP3, upload your WMA file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your WMA file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted MP3 file afterward.

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Convert WMA to MP3 on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WMA file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMA_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMA_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

Convert WMA to MP3 on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to WMA file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMA_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMA_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

Convert WMA to MP3 on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WMA file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMA_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMA_INPUT_FILE --to mp3

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