How to Convert WMA to MP3 for Free (with Batch Support)

Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro. Enter the “Converter” module and click on the “+ Add Files” button to import WMA files into the converter. You can also drag the source files and drop them into the blank space.

Press the format icon on the right side of the interface to open the output format library. Go to the “Audio” tab and select “MP3”. You can also choose to convert WMA to other popular formats here.

You can also open "Parameter Settings" to adjust the audio bitrate, sampling rate, and volume as needed. For example, to retain the best sound quality, you can set the bitrate to 320 kbps; or you can choose "Smart Fit" to let the program automatically adjust the settings according to the selected format. Click Ok to save the settings.

Click the ▼ button to specify an output path at the bottom. Finally, click “Run” to start the conversion.

💡 The editing toolbar below the imported audio file enables you to cut and split audio files. If you've added multiple files, you can also use the merge function at the top to join the files together.

While iTunes is developed by Apple and usually does not support WMA files, the iTunes for Windows app makes an exception if Windows Media Player Series 9 or later is installed on your PC.

This is a workaround suitable for users still running older versions of Windows, and by using iTunes’ internal MP3 encoder, you can smoothly create an MP3 version of your WMA files. Note, however, that it only works with non-protected WMA files. Here is how:

Step 1: Open iTunes for Windows.

Step 2: Click “Edit” > “Preferences”.

Step 3: Click on “Import Settings” under the “General” tab and then select “MP3 Encoder” from the “Import Using” section. Click “OK” to confirm the settings.

Step 3: Find the files you want to convert in the library. Or you can add the local files to the library by selecting “File” > “Add File”.

Step 4: Select the WMA file, click the “File” menu and select “Convert” > “Create MP3 Version”. Then your WMA files can be converted to MP3.

VLC is well known as a universal media player, but it can also serve as an effective file converter. If you already have VLC on your computer, there is no need to install any other software: simply use this tool to directly convert your WMA files to MP3.

Since VLC is available across platforms, you can use it on both Windows and Mac computers. But keep in mind that the Mac version of VLC can only convert one file at a time, while on Windows, you can import multiple files and convert them in sequence.

Here’s how to convert WMA files to MP3 using VLC on Windows:

Don’t want to download any software? ZamZar, a leading online file conversion service, is a fast and convenient solution for you.

It can convert WMA audio files to MP3 format right in your browser, no software or plug-in installation is required. And besides converting from your local files, it also supports files from a URL or a cloud drive. It has relatively faster conversion speeds, the tradeoff is that you can only convert files less than 50 MB.

⚠️ Since conversion is done on third-party servers, it’s not recommended to upload any personal files to the website.

If your WMA file exceeds ZamZar's size limit, you can try using CloudConvert. This tool supports files up to 1 GB, making it suitable for converting video files as well. However, if you upload a large file, the total processing time, including the wait for the upload to complete, may double or take even longer. Additionally, please note that the service is limited to 10 conversions per day, and for security reasons, you should avoid uploading any private files.