Convert M4R to WMA

File Extension M4R
Full Name Apple IPhone Ringtone Format

M4R is an extension characteristic of files used in Apple mobile devices. M4R files are audio storage files used as notification tones and ringtones on the device. These files are generated from AAC (M4A) audio files available from the iTunes Music Store. The ringtone in M4R format can be up to 40 seconds long.

File Extension WMA
Full Name Windows Media Audio

WMA files store audio data and related file metadata. WMA format was developed by Microsoft as a direct competitor to the popular MP3 format. Developers aimed to create a small format that offered superior audio quality, but the algorithm initially used proved to be unreliable.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "M4R") to another (referred to as "WMA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, M4R file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format M4R to format WMA becomes essential.

So, how can we perform M4R to WMA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format M4R and transforming it into format WMA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of M4R to WMA converters.

Conversion from M4R to WMA

How to convert the M4R file to WMA?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of M4R to WMA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the M4R file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file M4R, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the M4R file to the application
  • Select the output format of the WMA file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file WMA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted WMA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.