Convert MOV to WMA — Free Online Converter
Convert QuickTime Movie (.mov) to Windows Media Audio (.wma) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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About MOV to WMA Conversion
MOV files from Apple devices contain AAC or ALAC audio within the QuickTime container. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is Microsoft's proprietary audio codec, introduced in 1999 as part of the Windows Media framework. WMA was widely used in the Windows ecosystem for digital music, streaming, and DRM-protected content before MP3 and AAC became universal.
Why Convert MOV to WMA?
Some legacy Windows-based systems and devices — older Windows Media Center installations, Zune players, pre-2010 car stereos with WMA support but no AAC, and certain enterprise media servers — require WMA format. Converting MOV audio to WMA ensures compatibility with these Microsoft-ecosystem devices.
WMA Pro and WMA Lossless variants offer quality comparable to AAC and FLAC respectively, though their use has declined significantly.
Common Use Cases
- Extracting audio from iPhone recordings for playback on older Windows Media-based car stereos
- Creating WMA files for legacy Windows Media Center home theater systems