Decoding WMA into WAV unpacks Microsoft's legacy audio format into plain PCM that every editor, DAW, and CD burner can open. It is the standard rescue route for 2000s-era rips and voice recordings.
Convert WMA to WAV – Free Online WMA to WAV Converter
Why convert WMA to WAV?
- Rescue Windows Media Player rips and old voice recordings into Audacity, Pro Tools, or any modern editor.
- Feed transcription and speech-analysis tools that take uncompressed WAV only.
- Burn Red Book audio CDs from WMA sources, which requires PCM input.
Tip: DRM-locked WMA files from defunct music stores can't be converted — only DRM-free files decode. Expect the WAV to be many times larger than the source.
How to convert WMA to WAV
- Upload your WMA file using the area above.
- WAV is preselected as the target format.
- Click Start and wait for the conversion to finish.
- Download your converted WAV file.