Convert MP3 to WMA

Sometimes there is a need to convert a well-known MP3 file into a slightly more compact Windows-based WMA format.

How to convert MP3 to WMA

So, let's look at several utilities that can be used to perform the conversion. Of course, you can also use Internet sites for this, but in the application you will get a higher-quality version of the file, and besides, there are practically no restrictions (for example, restrictions on file size, number of downloads, etc.).

Program 1: Freemake audio converter

From the name of this application it is clear that it is free. This converter is designed specifically for music files. But the downside of this utility is that it can convert files lasting a maximum of three minutes. To convert longer tracks, you will be asked to install the paid version of the application.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. First download the application, then select the file that needs to be processed. Click "Audio". In the window that opens, select the music file you need and click "Open".
   
   
   
   
   
2. At this stage, you must specify the desired audio file format. To do this, first select the file and then specify the direction to reformat. Click on the icon "WMA" at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
   
   
   
3. A window will open "WMA Conversion Options". There is no need to change anything; If you wish, you can change the quality of the final file in the tab "Profile"... In field "Save to" you will see the address of the folder where the file will be saved. To change the folder, click on the three dots to the right of the field.
   
   
   
   
   
4. To change the file, click on "Convert". You can view the conversion result in the folder you specified earlier.
   
   
   
   

Program 2: Format Factory

This program is a free and completely universal converter. In addition, it is possible to convert a whole group of files at once!

1. Download "Format Factory" and click on the group "Audio".
   
   
   
   
   
2. Then in the list of audio formats that opens, mark the icon "WMA".
   
   
   
   
   
3. You will be taken to the window for converting to WMA format, where you need to specify the file you want to change. To do this, click "Add file".
   
   
   
   
   
4. In the window that opens, select the file you want to convert. If you need to perform this operation with several files, then select them all. As mentioned above, this program can work with several files at the same time. Then a window will open where you will see all the materials you have selected and are ready for conversion. You can also see where the file will be saved: "Destination Folder". If you need to place the file in a specific folder, then click "Change".
   
   
   
   
   
5. After you click on "OK", you will be returned to the very first window. Only the WMA group task will be displayed on the right: the source file will be indicated (column "Source"), direction of conversion in column "Condition", the folder where the converted file will be placed ("Result"). To start the conversion click on "Start".
   
   
   
   
   
6. To track the conversion procedure, look at the column "Condition". When the operation is completed, you will see the value "Done". To open the file click on "Destination Folder" on the panel.
   
   
   
   

Appendix 3: Any Converter

Next we'll look at the Any Converter media converter.

1. Launch the program. Select the source file: to do this, select it in the window that opens and click "Open". It will appear on the main page of the application in the list of files ready for conversion.
   
   
   
   
   
2. From the drop-down list of formats broken down into parts, select "Audio files" (eighth note icon). Then find the format "WMA Audio"... Go to section "Basic developments"to select saving options. In folder "Output directory" the final folder is registered. If you need to save the file to another folder, click on the icon in the directory image. After changing the resulting folder, you can click on the icon "Convert!".
   
   
   
   
   
3. After processing the file will be opened "Conductor": It will show the location of the WMA file again.
   

Appendix 4: Total Audio Converter

This application is bad because it is paid. And its tester can only convert half of the original file.

1. After launching the program, you will need to select the file you want to convert. Mark the folder containing the MP3 file using the navigator tool located on the left.
   
   
2. Then go back to the right side of the converter and select the file you want to "process". Then, click on the icon on the toolbar "WMA".
   
   
   
   
   
3. If you are using the free version of the utility, an advertisement will pop up for five seconds stating that only a portion of the file will be converted. Click on «Continue».
   
   
   
   
   
4. In the window that opens, the parameters for changing in WMA will be visible. It is also possible that by switching between tabs, you may be able to make settings for the outgoing format. For the simplest conversion this is not necessary: ​​select the folder where you want to save the WMA file (but the default is the folder in which the source is located).
   
   
   
   
   
5. You will be able to see the selected path in the element "File name". To start converting, click on the button "To begin". Next, a window will open with dynamics in the form of a digital and percentage informer.
   
   
   
   
   
6. When processing is complete, you will be taken to the folder where the WMA file was saved.
   

In this article we got acquainted with converter utilities. We hope that you will find a program “to your liking” among them.