Convert AAC to WMA online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. WMA is lossy and ideal for legacy Windows audio; converted to MP3 for sharing. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding — A modern lossy codec that sounds better than MP3 at the same bitrate; Apple's default.
WMA
Windows Media Audio — A Microsoft audio format with limited support outside Windows.
How to convert AAC to WMA
- 1Upload your AAC file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your AAC file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to WMA
WMA is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your WMA file
Your WMA file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
AAC vs WMA
| AAC | WMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Advanced Audio Coding | Windows Media Audio |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Best for | the Apple ecosystem and high-quality streaming | legacy Windows audio; converted to MP3 for sharing |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AAC to WMA lose quality?
Both AAC and WMA use compression, so re-encoding discards a little more data. For a single conversion the change is imperceptible to the ear; just avoid repeatedly re-converting the same file.
What's the difference between AAC and WMA?
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is lossy and best for the Apple ecosystem and high-quality streaming. Windows Media Audio (WMA) is lossy and best for legacy Windows audio; converted to MP3 for sharing. Convert AAC to WMA when you need a audio for legacy Windows audio.
Is the AAC to WMA converter free?
Yes — converting AAC to WMA is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my AAC files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert AAC to WMA on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert AAC to WMA?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert AAC files to?
Besides WMA, you can convert AAC to AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, OPUS and more — see the full list of AAC conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026