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What is a WAV file?
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a standard for storing raw and uncompressed audio developed by Microsoft and IBM. It uses PCM encoding and is known for its excellent sound quality and wide compatibility.
WAV files are widely used in professional audio environments, including recording, editing, and mastering, but they take up more space than compressed formats like MP3 or AAC.
How to open WAV files
WAV files are supported by nearly all media players including Windows Media Player, iTunes, VLC, and professional audio software like Adobe Audition and Logic Pro.
To reduce file size, you can convert WAV to MP3 or AAC easily using AnyConv.
Key facts about WAV
- Full name: Waveform Audio File Format
- Extension: .wav
- MIME type: audio/wav
- Developed by: Microsoft & IBM
- Initial release: 1991
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What is a WMA file?
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio, a series of audio codecs developed by Microsoft. Originally created as a competitor to MP3, WMA files can be found in both lossy and lossless variants.
While it offers good compression and decent sound quality, WMA’s compatibility is limited outside the Windows ecosystem. Still, it’s used in older devices and applications, especially within Microsoft software.
How to open WMA files
WMA files are fully supported in Windows Media Player, VLC, and Foobar2000. Some mobile and Mac apps may require additional codecs or conversion.
AnyConv can help convert WMA files to MP3 or AAC for broader compatibility across devices.
Key facts about WMA
- Full name: Windows Media Audio
- Extension: .wma
- MIME type: audio/x-ms-wma
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Initial release: 1999
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert WAV files?Not at all! You can convert WAV to WMA without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert WAV to WMA on AnyConv?Absolutely. All WAV and WMA files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting WAV to WMA?We do our best to preserve the original quality during WAV to WMA conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert WAV to WMA?Most conversions from WAV to WMA take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one WAV file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple WAV files to WMA at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support WAV to WMA conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting WAV to WMA on any platform.