Convert AAC to WMA Online Free
Convert AAC audio to WMA format for compatibility with Windows Media Player, Xbox, and Windows-based media systems. FFmpeg handles the cross-codec transcoding from AAC to Windows Media Audio.
ChangeThisFile converts your AAC to WMA using FFmpeg on secure servers. WMA is Microsoft's proprietary audio codec with native support across Windows and Xbox ecosystems. Converting from AAC to WMA enables playback in Windows Media Player and on Xbox without additional codecs. Files are auto-deleted after conversion, free with no signup.
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AAC vs WMA: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | AAC | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | MPEG group | Microsoft |
| Codec Efficiency | High | High (comparable) |
| Native Windows Support | Requires Apple codec | Yes (Windows native) |
| Native Apple Support | Yes | No |
| Xbox Compatibility | Not supported | Full support |
| DRM Capability | FairPlay | PlayReady |
| Open Standard | Partially (MPEG) | No (proprietary) |
| Streaming Protocol | HLS / DASH | Windows Media Streaming |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Switching from Apple to Windows ecosystem
Users migrating from Apple to Windows devices may have AAC music libraries. Convert AAC files to WMA for native playback in Windows Media Player without needing to install Apple software.
Xbox media playback
Xbox consoles support WMA for media playback but not AAC. Convert your AAC music collection to WMA to access it from an Xbox console for gaming soundtracks and media playback.
Windows enterprise audio systems
Enterprise media systems and telephony platforms built on Microsoft infrastructure may require WMA audio. Convert AAC recordings and announcements to WMA for these systems.
Zune and legacy Windows Mobile
Microsoft Zune players and Windows Mobile devices support WMA but not AAC. Convert AAC audio to WMA for playback on Zune HD and legacy Windows Mobile handsets.
How to Convert AAC to WMA
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Upload your AAC file
Click the upload area or drag and drop your AAC or M4A file. Files up to 50MB are supported. Your file is transferred over HTTPS encryption.
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Convert to WMA
Click Convert. FFmpeg decodes the AAC audio and re-encodes it using the Windows Media Audio codec, producing a standard WMA file compatible with Windows Media Player.
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Download your WMA file
Download the converted WMA file. It is automatically deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Converting between two lossy codecs always results in generation loss. Both AAC and WMA compress audio with irreversible algorithms, so transcoding between them introduces additional artifacts on top of those already present in the AAC source.
They are comparable. Both codecs achieve similar perceptual quality at equivalent bitrates. WMA may have a slight edge at very low bitrates. AAC has wider cross-platform support. Neither is clearly superior in all situations.
Not easily. macOS does not natively support WMA playback. iTunes and Apple Music on macOS cannot play WMA files. You would need VLC or a similar third-party media player.
Yes. WMA supports Microsoft's PlayReady DRM. However, this converter produces unprotected WMA files. Adding DRM requires specialized encoding tools and a DRM license infrastructure.
WMA has been supported since Windows Media Player 6 (Windows 98). All versions of Windows Media Player on Windows XP through Windows 11 support WMA playback natively.
Yes. Windows 10 and 11 include built-in WMA codec support. The Windows Media Player and Movies & TV apps both handle WMA playback without additional software.
No. DRM-protected AAC files (FairPlay protected M4A) cannot be converted. Only DRM-free AAC or M4A files can be processed by this converter.
Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed by FFmpeg, and automatically deleted after download. We do not retain or access your audio files.
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