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Convert WMV to WAV

Extract the audio from WMV videos and save it as WAV — ideal for audio editing, studio work and maximum compatibility with editing apps.

  • 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 WAV

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Check that WAV 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 WAV downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    WMV vs WAV

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

    WMVWAV
    Full nameWindows Media VideoWaveform Audio File Format
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossless
    Developed byMicrosoftMicrosoft & IBM
    Introduced19991991
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✕ No✓ Yes

    About WMV and WAV

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

    WAV: WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio, so it keeps every bit of the original sound. Files are large, but WAV is the standard for audio editing, studios and professional software.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WMV to WAV on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your WMV, make sure WAV is selected and tap Convert. The WAV file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting WMV to WAV reduce quality?
    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the WAV 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 WAV 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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