How to Convert WMA to MPEG for Free
WMA, or Windows Media Audio, is the Microsoft-developed audio format specifically for PCs. You want to convert WMAs to MPEG format when merging separate audio and video tracks for editing. Since WMAs are audio tracks and MPEGs are generally for audio and video, two programs are needed: iTunes and QuickTime Player, both free. iTunes will first convert your WMA to a QuickTime-supported audio file. QuickTime can then convert the audio file to an MPEG. If working on a Mac, see the Tips section.
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Instructions
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Download iTunes, agree to the terms of use, install, and open. Open the WMA file by dragging it into the iTunes library.
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Click "iTunes" and "Preferences" to bring up the "General" settings. Click on "Import Settings" in the lower right corner of the screen. Choose either "AIFF Encoder" or "WAV Encoder." Either will work when brought into QuickTime later. Click "OK" twice to exit.
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Right-click on your WMA file in iTunes. Select "Create AIFF Encoder" or "WAV Encoder" (whichever you chose previously). Your new file will appear under the old file.
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Download and install QuickTime Player. Click on "File" and "Open File ..." Locate your new AIFF or WAV file and choose "Open." Your file will open in a new QuickTime player.
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Click "File" and "Export." Choose "Movie to MPEG-4" in the "Export:" icon bar. Click "Save."
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Tips & Warnings
Mac users may find it difficult to convert WMAs. Download VideoLAN's VLC Player for Macs (see the last link in Resources). Install and open it.
Drag your WMA file into VLC. Select "File" and "Streaming/Exporting Wizard." Click "Transcode/Save to File." Click "Next."
Click "Existing Playlist Item" and "Next."
Click "Transcode Audio" and set it to "MPEG Audio." Click "Next."
Choose your "encapsulation format" and click "Next."
Choose where to save your file and click "Next." Click "Finish" to begin your conversion.
