Convert WMA to WAV

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WMA vs WAV Format Comparison

Aspect WMA (Source Format) WAV (Target Format)
Format Overview
WMA
Windows Media Audio

Proprietary Microsoft format, available in both lossy and lossless variants.

Lossy Proprietary
WAV
Waveform Audio File Format

Uncompressed PCM format for highest fidelity audio with no data loss.

Lossless Standard
Technical Specs
Sample Rates: 8–48 kHz
Bit Rates: 64–320 kbps
Channels: mono, stereo
Sample Rates: 8–192 kHz
Bit Depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit
Compression: Uncompressed (PCM)
Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel
Advantages
  • Built-in Windows support
  • Lossless option available in some versions
  • Good mid-bitrate quality
  • Perfect audio fidelity with zero loss
  • Universal compatibility across all platforms
  • Ideal for professional editing and archiving
Disadvantages
  • Proprietary licensing restrictions
  • Poor support on non-Windows platforms
  • Less efficient than modern codecs
  • Very large file sizes
  • Not suitable for streaming
  • Requires significant storage space
File Size
Typical Size: Medium
~3–5MB per minute (192–256 kbps)
Typical Size: Large
~10MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Compatibility
Good: Windows Media Player
Limited: Some non-Windows players
Excellent: All audio software and hardware
Good: Professional audio equipment
Use Cases
  • Windows Media streaming
  • Corporate audio distribution
  • Legacy Windows devices
  • Professional audio recording and editing
  • Archiving high-fidelity audio
  • Broadcast and mastering

Why Convert WMA to WAV?

Converting WMA to WAV yields uncompressed, lossless audio ideal for editing, archiving, and professional use. WAV preserves every detail of the original recording, making it the go‑to format when audio fidelity is paramount.