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Convert WMV to WMA

Extract the audio from WMV videos and save it as WMA — ideal for older Windows PCs and legacy media players.

  • 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 WMA

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

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

    WMV vs WMA

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

    WMVWMA
    Full nameWindows Media VideoWindows Media Audio
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMicrosoftMicrosoft
    Introduced19991999
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✕ No
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✕ No✕ No

    About WMV and WMA

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

    WMA: WMA is Microsoft's audio format, common on older Windows PCs, MP3 players and CD rips made with Windows Media Player.

    Frequently asked questions

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