Convert WMV to MP3
Only the sound of the WMV is kept, as MP3. The picture is dropped.
They open in the converter with MP3 selected.
Browse filesFiles stay on your device.
What changes
Both formats are lossy. Converting decodes the file and compresses it again, so it loses a little more detail on top of what the original had already lost: the result is slightly worse than the file you started with.
The file gets smaller: MP3 stores the same content in less space.
Your browser may not be able to open WMV files, but the converter reads the file itself, so it can still convert it.
How big the MP3 will be
At 192 kbps, 4 min of MP3 take 5.8 MB.
When it’s worth it
Choose MP3 for: Music, podcasts, and everyday sharing. Small files that play on almost anything.
Stay with WMV for: Legacy Windows media files.
How to convert WMV to MP3
- Drop the WMV files on this page, or browse for them. Up to 200 at once.
- The converter opens with the files loaded and MP3 selected.
- Press Convert, then save each file or all of them as a ZIP.
Questions
Does converting WMV to MP3 lose quality?
A little. Both formats are lossy, so the file is compressed again and loses a bit more detail.
What is the MP3 format?
A lossy codec where the audio is cut down by removing sounds the ear can’t hear, so a track keeps a reasonable size at a typical bitrate. It’s still the most widely playable audio format, which is why it’s the default for sharing music.
What is the WMV format?
Windows Media Video, Microsoft's video codec, usually inside an ASF container. It had DRM built in and was once the default video format on Windows, which is why so much old desktop video is .wmv.
Are the files uploaded?
No. The file is opened in this tab, converted here and saved from here. There’s no account and no watermark.
How many files can be converted at once?
Up to 200 per batch and about 2 GB per file, within the memory this device has available.