Convert WMV to WMA

File Extension WMV
Full Name Windows Media Video Format

WMV isa a Windows Media file. WMV format is used by the most widely used operating system in the world, so it is not a surprise that it became a very popular format for web-related purposes.

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

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

Conversion from WMV to WMA

How to convert the WMV 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 WMV 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 WMV file:

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