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Convert Opus audio to WMA format for Windows Media Player, Xbox, and Windows-based media systems. FFmpeg handles the cross-codec transcoding from open Opus to Microsoft's WMA codec.

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ChangeThisFile converts your Opus to WMA using FFmpeg on secure servers. WMA is Microsoft's audio codec with native support in Windows Media Player and Xbox consoles. Opus is not supported in the Windows ecosystem without third-party players, so converting to WMA enables native Windows playback. Files are auto-deleted after conversion, free with no signup.

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Opus vs WMA: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

Feature	Opus	WMA
Developer	IETF / Xiph.Org / Mozilla	Microsoft
Open Standard	Yes (royalty-free)	No (proprietary)
Windows Media Player	Not supported natively	Native support
Xbox Compatibility	No	Yes
Browser Support	All modern browsers	No native browser support
WebRTC Mandated	Yes	No
DRM Support	No	Yes (PlayReady)
Quality at Low Bitrate	Excellent	Good

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Windows Media Player integration

Windows Media Player does not support Opus. Convert Opus audio files to WMA for native playback in Windows Media Player without installing additional codecs or third-party players.

Xbox custom soundtracks

Xbox consoles support WMA for custom soundtracks and media playback but not Opus. Convert Opus music to WMA to use it as Xbox game background audio.

Legacy Windows enterprise systems

Corporate media systems and telephony platforms built on Microsoft infrastructure may require WMA audio. Convert Opus recordings to WMA for compatibility with these enterprise deployments.

Zune and Windows Mobile compatibility

Legacy Zune players and Windows Mobile devices support WMA natively. Convert Opus audio to WMA for playback on these Microsoft-era portable media devices.

How to Convert Opus to WMA

1

Upload your Opus file

Click the upload area or drag and drop your .opus file. Files up to 50MB are accepted and transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
2

Convert to WMA

Click Convert. FFmpeg decodes the Opus audio and re-encodes it as Windows Media Audio using the WMA codec with standard encoding parameters.
3

Download your WMA file

Download the WMA file when conversion is complete. The file is automatically deleted from our servers after download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there quality loss converting Opus to WMA?

Yes. Both Opus and WMA are lossy codecs. Transcoding between them introduces generation loss. At standard WMA bitrates (128-192 kbps), the quality remains acceptable for most listening situations.

Does Windows 10 and 11 support Opus natively?

Windows Media Player does not support Opus natively. The Groove Music app (now deprecated) had some Opus support. VLC for Windows can play Opus files. For native Windows media app compatibility, WMA or MP3 are safer choices.

Is WMA a better choice than MP3 on Windows?

WMA achieves better quality than MP3 at low bitrates and is the native Windows audio format. For cross-platform compatibility, MP3 is safer. For Windows-only deployment, WMA may offer a slight quality advantage.

Can the converted WMA file be played on Xbox?

Yes. Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and older Xbox 360 support WMA playback through USB media or connected storage. WMA is one of Xbox's natively supported audio formats.

Is WMA good for archiving?

Not recommended for long-term archiving. WMA is a proprietary Microsoft format. For archiving, FLAC or WAV are better choices. WMA is suitable for Windows-specific distribution purposes.

Does WMA support DRM?

Yes. WMA supports Microsoft's PlayReady DRM. This converter produces standard unprotected WMA files. Adding DRM requires specialized Microsoft licensing tools.

Will Opus metadata transfer to WMA?

Mostly yes. FFmpeg converts Opus Vorbis comment metadata to Windows Media Audio attributes. Title, artist, and album fields transfer. Some Opus-specific fields may not have WMA equivalents.

Is my Opus file secure during conversion?

Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed by FFmpeg on our server, and automatically deleted after download. We do not retain or share your audio content.

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