WMA File Extension

WMA file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Media Audio File. WMA has been classified as Audio Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open WMA files in Audacious program.

Windows Media Audio File Type

What is a WMA File Type?

ASF is Microsoft's digital audio and video container format. It contains Windows Media Video instead of Windows Media Audio, it uses the' extension .WMV. Both WMA and WMV files are the same as .ASF files but are more commonly used.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 is the latest version of Windows Media Player developed for Mac OS X. Mac users can use Flip4Mac WMV (also known as Microsoft Windows Media Components for QuickTime) to play WMA files.

Free online WMA Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WMA (Windows Media Audio File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WMA, merge, split and compare the WMA files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

WMA Converter

Open WMA

Edit WMA

Compare WMA Files

Merge WMA Files

Split WMA Files

WMA Metadata Viewer

WMA Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Media Audio File .WMA File Extensions while opening the .WMA files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WMA Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Media Audio File on your system such as Audacious.
2. Associate default Audacious Audacious program for *.wma (Windows Media Audio File) files.
   
   

   Associate WMA Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.WMA (e.g example.wma) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Audacious Audacious program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .wma files.
   
   

   Associate WMA Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.WMA (e.g example.wma) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Audacious Audacious program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Audacious extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WMA File Extensions

WMA default file extension is .WMA and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for WMA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WMA files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open WMA File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows	Commercial	Attractor Mobile Software
	Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows	Commercial	Roxio
	Psychology Software Tools E-Prime 2 for Windows	Commercial	Psychology Software Tools
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Foobar2000 1.3.19 for Windows	Freeware	Foobar2000
	Microsoft Groove Music 1 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Samsung Kies 3 for Windows	Freeware	Samsung
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2020 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for Windows	Commercial	NCH Software
	Nero 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Nero
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Windows	Freeware	Apowersoft
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	PowerISO 6 for Windows	Commercial	PowerISO
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	MAGIX VEGAS 16 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	MAGIX Video Pro X 8 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft

Open WMA File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs	Freeware	Eltima
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Samsung Kies 3 for MacOs	Freeware	Samsung
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for MacOs	Commercial	NCH Software
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft

Open WMA file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Audacious 000 for Linux	Free	Audacious

Open WMA file on Web

Open WMA file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	olimsoft OPlayer 2 for iOS	Commercial	olimsoft

Open WMA file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Android	Freeware	Apowersoft
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About WMA - Windows Media Audio File

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