Convert FLAC to WMA Online Free
Convert lossless FLAC audio to WMA format for Windows Media Player, Xbox, and Windows-based devices. FFmpeg handles the transcoding server-side with no software to install.
ChangeThisFile converts your FLAC to WMA using FFmpeg on secure servers. WMA is Microsoft's audio format with efficient compression for Windows devices and Xbox. Converting from lossless FLAC gives you the best possible WMA quality. Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion, free with no signup.
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FLAC vs WMA: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | FLAC | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Type | Lossless | Lossy |
| File Size (3 min) | ~20–40 MB | ~3–8 MB |
| Audio Quality | Perfect lossless | Good (efficient at low bitrates) |
| Windows Support | Requires third-party codec | Native Windows support |
| Xbox Compatibility | Not supported | Fully supported |
| DRM Capability | None | Yes (PlayReady) |
| Open Standard | Yes (royalty-free) | No (Microsoft proprietary) |
| Metadata | Vorbis comment tags | Windows Media metadata |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Converting FLAC for Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player does not support FLAC without additional codecs. Convert your FLAC library to WMA for native playback and library management in Windows Media Player.
Xbox game soundtracks
Xbox consoles support WMA for custom soundtracks and media playback. Convert FLAC files to WMA to use your personal music library on Xbox One or Xbox Series consoles.
Legacy Windows Mobile devices
Older Windows Mobile and Zune devices supported WMA but not FLAC. Convert FLAC recordings to WMA for playback on these legacy Microsoft devices.
Reducing file size from lossless archives
When distributing audio files via email or messaging where FLAC is too large, convert to WMA for a smaller file size while maintaining better quality than converting from a lossy source.
How to Convert FLAC to WMA
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Upload your FLAC file
Click the upload area or drag and drop your FLAC file. Files up to 50MB are supported and transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
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Convert to WMA
Click Convert. FFmpeg decodes the lossless FLAC audio and encodes it to WMA using standard Windows Media Audio codec parameters.
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Download your WMA file
Download the WMA file immediately when conversion completes. The file is automatically deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. WMA is a lossy codec, so converting from lossless FLAC to WMA introduces irreversible quality reduction. The advantage of converting from FLAC (rather than another lossy format) is that you start with perfect audio, minimizing the extent of quality loss.
Yes. WMA has been a native Windows audio format since Windows Media Player 6. Modern Windows 10 and 11 systems can play WMA files without installing additional codecs.
WMA playback on Linux requires codecs via packages like FFmpeg, GStreamer, or VLC. It is not natively supported in default Linux audio subsystems but works with third-party players.
WMA typically achieves better audio quality than MP3 at the same bitrate due to a more efficient codec. Converting from FLAC gives both formats the best possible source quality, but WMA may deliver a slightly better result at low bitrates.
Yes. WMA files support embedded album artwork via Windows Media metadata. The artwork will display in Windows Media Player, Windows Explorer, and other WMA-compatible players.
Significant — typically 5–10x smaller. A 30 MB FLAC file may become 3–6 MB as WMA at standard bitrates, making it practical for sharing and portable device storage.
No. This converter produces standard unprotected WMA files. WMA DRM requires specialized encoding tools and a DRM license server, which are not part of this free conversion service.
Yes. Your FLAC file is uploaded over HTTPS encryption, processed by FFmpeg on our server, and automatically deleted after download. We do not store, analyze, or share your files.
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