How to Convert WMA to MP3

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Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 are audio recordings at different bit rates that allow listeners to enjoy music files online and offline. These formats let you compress music into less bulky files that retain the original sound quality. There are various software programs available which can convert WMA to MP3.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate
Step1
Create a folder on the desktop to hold all the WMAs that you plan to convert to MP3. You have the option of changing the names of the files.
Step2
Purchase an audio conversion software program from your local electronic store or download it from the Internet. Pick a program that specifically converts Window Media Audio to MP3. Follow the instructions to install the software and then restart your computer.
Step3
Transfer the WMA files that you placed in a separate folder in Step 1 and follow the software's instructions to convert to MP3. Choose the bit rate you prefer for the conversion. The bit rate selected for the MP3 determines the amount of time it takes to convert files from WMA to MP3 format.
Step4
Set up a new folder on your desktop to store the converted MP3 files. This helps differentiate between the WMA and MP3 files when you access the music.
Step5
Play the converted files to note the quality of the sound. Choose a different bit rate and convert the files again if you don't like the sound quality.

Tips & Warnings

  • When downloading a conversion software program from the Internet, use a DSL/cable modem Internet connection for quick results.

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Tiffany08

Tiffany08 said

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on 9/25/2008 To convert WMA to MP3, M4P to MP3, TunePat will do!

http://www.tunepat.com/

ehow008

ehow008 said

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on 7/9/2008 Use Any Audio Converter, totally free if you just want to convert WMA to MP3. Download from this page; http://www.any-audio-converter.com/

For DRM-protected music, NoteBurner is a good choice: http://www.noteburner.com/

If you're using a Mac, you should download Tune4Mac from http://www.tune4mac.com/

JKarina

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on 5/27/2008 Try media converter TuneCab. TuneCab converts DRM-protected music and audio books into unprotected MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG and WAV audio files. TuneCab also converts DRM-protected movies and video clips into unprotected WMV, MP4, AVI, DIVX video files. It allows you to define individual profiles for output formats. It supports mobile device synchronization, CD burning, automatic population of ID3 tags, download, save and convert video from YouTube and more. http;//www.tunecab.com

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