Convert WMA to MP3? 8 Proven Solutions

Known as Windows Media Audio developed by Microsoft, WMA is an audio encoding format, which includes codecs of WMA, WMA Pro, WMA Voice, and WMA Lossless. Many media players can perfectly play it. However, an audio file encoded with WMA format can not be accepted on some mobile device and Mac or Linux operating systems. If you want to open WMA files on such devices, it is suggested that you convert WMA to MP3, a coding format with a wider range of use. In this article, we share 8 effective WMA to MP3 converters for you to convert WMA to MP3 with zero quality loss.

Part 1. How to Convert WMA to MP3 Using Joyoshare WMA to MP3 Converter

Joyoshare Video Converter has made great strides in video and audio converting and is to be greatly recommended for that. This program is able to support no less than 150 popular digital formats, including WAV, MP3, MP4, M4B, M4R, MKV, MOV, MPEG, AVI, WMV, FLAC, DVD video, 4K video, etc. Surely that its ability to convert at 60X fast speed with no quality loss could enhance your video converting experience.

As a matter of fact, this software is also a video editor and DVD ripper with outstanding performance. It is proficient in editing videos and audios. For instance, you are able to trim videos/audios, apply special video/sound effects, insert personal watermarks, adjust video parameters, etc. You can also use it to rip DVD to any format. In a word, it is an all-powerful media solution that you won't want to miss.

Step 1: Load WMA Files

Start Joyoshare Video Converter after successful installation. There are three buttons at the top of the screen. Choose the first "Add Files" button to load your WMA files from your designated folders. You can also directly drag your WMA files and then drop them into the loading area.

Note: WMA files with DRM protection cannot be modified directly. Therefore, you are unable to convert DRM WMA to MP3 using Joyoshare Video Converter or other similar video converters.

Step 2: Confirm Output Format

Go to the Format button at the bottom left corner of the screen and hit on it. On a pop-up window, you are offered two smart modes - high-speed mode and encoding mode. Encoding mode is highly suggested here, which will allow you to customize your target files. Next, go to General Audio option, and choose MP3 as your output format. You can also click the gear icon nearby to adjust audio codec, channel, set bit rate up to 320 kbps, etc.

Step 3: Edit MP3 Files

Click the Edit icon at the rear of your audio track so that you could adjust your MP3. You can move the trim marker and then click the "scissor" icon to remove your unwanted part of your MP3. You are also free to add special sound effects and change audio volume/weight so as to make your MP3 stand out. One-click to "Reset" and "Apply to all" is available as well.

Step 4: Start to Convert WMA to MP3

When your MP3 files have been managed well, you can press the "Merge all into one file" button to combine them into a brand-new one. In the final step, you are supposed to hit the Convert button next to it to begin to convert WMA to MP3. The program will perform batch conversion automatically, so you won't wait for too long. When conversion is completed, you can click the Converted button at the top of the screen to check and play your MP3 files.

Part 2. Convert WMA to MP3 Free/Online with 4 Online Converters

Every time we try to look for methods on the internet about how to convert one digital format to another, tons of information about online solutions captures our attention. Indeed, nothing could be more suitable than a free online video converter if we only want to convert WMA to MP3 for once or twice. An offline program has more powerful features, but what's the point if we don't need them at all? Now, this section will introduce you up to 4 reliable online video converters, with their pros and cons listed at the same time, and show you how to use them to convert WMA to MP3 step by step.

Zamzar

Zamzar is one of the most fashionable free online video converting tools. Add files > choose output format > start to convert; it only takes you 3 simple steps to convert WMA to MP3. You can also use it to convert WMA to M4A, AAC, WAV, MP4, OGG, M4A, M4R, etc.

How-to guide:

Step 1: Upload your WMA files by clicking the "Add Files" button, dragging and dropping, or entering link;

Step 2: Hit on the "Convert To" button and choose "mp3" under "Audio formats" category;

Step 3: Press "Convert Now" to start to convert WMA to MP3.

CloudConvert

CloudConvert is another highly praised online video converter. It supports a wide range of file types and more than 200 formats including archive, e-book, spreadsheet, image, archive, etc. This all-purpose tool can be used to convert almost all media files at a rather fast speed. Furthermore, it claims to be safe and secure and no one has access to your files.

How-to guide:

Step 1: Click the "Select Files" button to add your WMA files;

Step 2: Press the "Convert to "button to choose "MP3" under Audio category;

Step 3: Click the red "Convert" button to convert WMA to MP3.

Online-Convert

If you are looking for an online video converter that allows you to download your videos and audios from the internet, Online-Convert can be one of your options. More importantly, with the help of this preeminent tool, you can convert not only audio formats, including WMA, MP3, WAV, M4R, M4A, AAC, MMF, OGG, FLAC, etc. but also video, document, e-book, image, archive, PDF, formats for multiple devices, such as iPhone, PSP, Xbox, iPad, etc.

How-to guide:

Step 1: Go to online-convert.com and find the "Audio converter" option;

Step 2: Select "Convert to MP3" from a drop-down menu and then click the "Go" button;

Step 3: Press "Choose Files" button to add your WMA files, or you can upload them by entering URL, from Google Drive and Dropbox;

Step 4: Adjust settings in the "Optional settings" window and "Save settings" window respectively if you need;

Step 5: Hit on the "Start conversion" button to begin;

Step 6: Click "download your file" once you've been led to a new webpage so as to save your MP3 into your computer.

Wondershare Online Uniconverter

Wondershare Online Uniconverter has stayed on the top due to its flexible and powerful features. For the users who try to convert WMA to MP3, this online server is also capable of converting other main formats to another such as MP4, WAV, MOV, FLV, WAV, WMV, WebM, etc. What's more, its high conversion rate enables you to get MP3 files within a few minutes.

How-to guide:

Step 1: Press the "+" button to upload your WMA files, or simply drag and drop them into the uploading area;

Step 2: Hit the "Convert all files to" button and choose "MP3" under the "Audio" category;

Step 3: Click the "CONVERT" button to begin;

Step 4: Tap on the "DOWNLOAD ALL" button to download your MP3 files or choose to save them into Dropbox.

Part 3. How to Convert WMA to MP3 Using Windows Media Player

The only way to convert WMA or other different audio formats to MP3 is to burn it to an audio CD, and then rip the CD to get the target audio format. Windows Media Player supports MP3, FLAC, WMA, WAV, and ALAC.

Step 1: Insert a blank CD into your computer or attach your computer to a USB DVD drive;

Step 2: Run Windows Media Player and press the "Music" tab on the right side of the screen to open a list of your files on this player;

Step 3: Click the "Burn" button on the right side of the screen and then add the songs you want to convert into the area;

Step 4: Hit on the "Start burn" at the top of the "Burn" section and wait till the process to complete;

Step 5: Go to "Organize" tab at the upper-right corner of the screen and choose "Options…" to open a new window;

Step 6: Open "Rip Music" tab and click the "Change" button to designate your save path;

Step 7: Press the "Format" drop-down menu in the middle of the window and choose "MP3" as your output format, and then click the "Apply" and "OK" button;

Step 8: Insert the CD you ripped previously and press "Rip CD" button at the top of the screen. It will take about 10 to 30 seconds per song. When Windows Media Player finishes ripping, your desired files will appear as MP3.

Part 4. Convert WMA to MP3 - VLC Media Player

Alternatively, you can use VLC media player to convert WMA to MP3. Yes, you heard me right. VLC media player is known as an open-source and free cross-platform media player. But apart from playing media files, it can also be also used to remove audio from video, add subtitles to movies, merge audios and videos, record screen, etc. Unlike Windows Media Player, it is capable of converting WMA to MP3 straightforwardly and easily.

Step 1: Run VLC media player on your computer and go to "Media" option;

Step 2: Choose "Convert/Save…" to enter a new dialogue window;

Step 3: Click the "+ Add" button under the "File" option to add your wanted WMA files;

Step 4: Press the "Convert/Save" button at the top of the window;

Step 5: Tap the drop-down menu near the "Profile" in the middle of the screen and select "Audio - MP3" as your output format;

Step 6: Hit on the "Browse" button to choose your save path and finally click the "Start" button to begin to convert WMA to MP3 files.

Part 5. Convert WMA to MP3 - Audacity

When you try to load one of your WMA files into Audacity, you will probably get an error message saying that Audacity is unable to open this type of file due to patent restrictions. Under such circumstances, you will need FFmpeg plugin (FFmpeg download page) and LAME to help you. FFmpeg allows Audacity to import and export many audio formats such as AC3, M4A, WMA, and import audio from videos. Be aware that different versions of FFmpeg work with different versions of Audacity. If everything is prepared correctly, the steps to convert WMA to MP3 files are as follows.

Note: Now the LAME library for MP3 export is built-in with Audacity for both Windows and Mac. Linux users still need to download and install the free LAME encoder.

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