What is WMA?
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio codec that doesn’t lose sonic details when compressed (known as lossless). WMA files therefore have a higher audio quality than MP3 files, which are lossy. They’re used for voice content and audio recordings primarily and are compatible with most popular multimedia players.
WMA files also have a higher rate of audio compression, so they can retain high quality while taking up less storage space.
What is MP3?
An MP3 is a digital audio file that’s compressed so it’s easy to store and transfer. It’s a lossy format, meaning it drops some of the audio’s sound when it’s compressed. Most of this dropped sound is inaudible when you play it back, however. MP3 files can be about one-tenth the size of lossless audio files, making them easy to share, store and play back on most devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert WMA to MP3 online?
- Choose a WMA file from your computer or drag and drop it into Restream’s audio converter.
- Select Convert and the converter will start processing.
- Download your MP3 file when it’s ready.
Will my file lose quality when I convert WMA to MP3?
Depending on which file type you’re starting with, you might lose a little bit of quality when converting to MP3, but it’s such a small amount that it’s not noticeable.
Is MP3 better than WMA?
MP3 generally has a smaller file size than WMA. The sound quality of WMA files is typically better than that of MP3 files, however.