Convert Free Lossless Audio Codec (.flac) to Windows Media Audio (.wma) online for free. Fast, secure audio conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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WMA (Windows Media Audio) is Microsoft's proprietary audio codec, introduced in 1999 as a competitor to MP3 and RealAudio. Converting FLAC to WMA targets the Windows ecosystem — specifically older Windows devices, Zune players, and certain car stereos from the 2000s-2010s that support WMA but not FLAC or AAC. WMA Standard (lossy) competes with MP3 at similar bitrates, while WMA Lossless provides bit-perfect compression similar to FLAC but in Microsoft's ecosystem.
Some older Windows CE/Mobile devices, Zune media players, and car head units from Kenwood, Pioneer, and Alpine only support WMA alongside MP3 for compressed audio. WMA was deeply integrated into Windows Media Player and the Zune software ecosystem. For users maintaining media servers using Windows Media Center or DLNA devices that prefer WMA, this conversion ensures seamless playback.
FFmpeg decodes FLAC and encodes using wmav2 (WMA v2) at the specified bitrate. WMA v2 uses a modified discrete cosine transform similar to AAC but with different windowing and quantization. Supported bitrates range from 32 to 320 kbps. WMA files use the ASF (Advanced Systems Format) container with a .wma extension. WMA Pro (surround, high bitrate) and WMA Lossless variants exist but have limited third-party support.
WMA at 192 kbps is roughly comparable to MP3 at 192 kbps — good but not as efficient as AAC at the same bitrate. At 320 kbps, WMA sounds excellent. Below 128 kbps, WMA handles better than early MP3 encoders but worse than modern LAME MP3 or AAC. WMA Lossless is mathematically perfect but only plays on Windows devices.
| Device | FLAC | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Native |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Native | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
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Bitrate: 320 kbps
OGG Vorbis preferred
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Bitrate: 256 kbps
AAC format required
Resolution: N/A
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Lossless FLAC/WAV for best quality
Resolution: N/A
Bitrate: 128 kbps
MP3 mono for spoken word
FLAC to WMA conversion serves the Windows and legacy device ecosystem. Use it when your target hardware specifically requires WMA. For all other situations, AAC or MP3 provide better cross-platform compatibility.
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| No |
| Caracteristică | FLAC | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Nume complet | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Windows Media Audio |
| Extensie | .flac | .wma |
| Cel mai potrivit pentru | Lossless compression | Windows native |