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Convert WMV to ALAC

Extract the audio from WMV videos and save it as ALAC — ideal for lossless music libraries on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert WMV to ALAC

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more WMV files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that ALAC is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your ALAC downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    WMV vs ALAC

    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the ALAC file is far smaller than the WMV video.

    WMVALAC
    Full nameWindows Media VideoApple Lossless Audio Codec
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossless
    Developed byMicrosoftApple
    Introduced19992004
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✕ No✓ Yes

    About WMV and ALAC

    WMV: WMV is Microsoft's video format for Windows Media Player and older Windows PCs.

    ALAC: ALAC is Apple's lossless format. It compresses audio to roughly half the size of WAV with zero quality loss and plays natively in Apple Music, iTunes and on every iPhone. It is saved with the .m4a extension.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WMV to ALAC on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your WMV, make sure ALAC is selected and tap Convert. The ALAC file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting WMV to ALAC reduce quality?
    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the ALAC file is far smaller than the WMV video.
    Can I convert only part of the WMV?
    Yes. Open Advanced options → Trim and enter a start and end time.
    Is this WMV to ALAC converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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