Convert MP4 to WMA

File Extension MP4
Full Name MPEG-4 Video File Format

One of the most common video format, the .mp4 files refer to the generic video files based on MPEG-4 files. MPEG-4 files are very common and widely used format on the internet today. This standard was invented by the Moving picture experts group. The file structure of an MP4 file uses two layers of compression.

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 "MP4") to another (referred to as "WMA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MP4 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 MP4 to format WMA becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MP4 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 MP4 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 MP4 to WMA converters.

Conversion from MP4 to WMA

How to convert the MP4 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 MP4 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 MP4 file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MP4, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MP4 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.