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===What is a WMA file?===
 
===What is a WMA file?===
Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. See
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Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.wma It is also the default file format for the Olympus Digital recorders available through media loan.
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===How do I convert WMA files to something useful?===
 
===How do I convert WMA files to something useful?===
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You don't need to convert these files as they are native to Windows and will play under Express Scribe.
 
====Macintosh====
 
====Macintosh====
Use [http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html Switch] with [http://dynamic.telestream.net/downloads/download-flip4macwmv.htm Flip4Mac]. You'll need to install both to convert WMA files. Once installed (or if you're in the Computer Center where these apps are already installed):
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You will need to convert these files before you can bring them into other programs.
#Drag your .wma file into Switch
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#Launch [[:Category:Audacity|Audacity]]
#select the '''output format''' that you desire from the drop down menu (i.e. .wav or .mp3)
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#[[Import Audio - Audacity|Import]] the WMA file
#Pay attention to the '''output folder'''. This is where your converted file is going to be saved
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#[[Exporting Audio|Export]] your audio as an .mp3, .aiff or .wav file
#highlight your file in the main window and select '''Convert'''
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===Online Media file conversion===
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If none of the above works for you there's always [http://www.mediaconverter.org mediaconverter.org], a handy, free site where you can convert media files to and from almost every useful format. It's a bit slow, and you can't do batch conversion, but it'll work in a pinch.
  
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 3 March 2022

What is a WMA file?

Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.wma It is also the default file format for the Olympus Digital recorders available through media loan.

How do I convert WMA files to something useful?

Windows

You don't need to convert these files as they are native to Windows and will play under Express Scribe.

Macintosh

You will need to convert these files before you can bring them into other programs.

  1. Launch Audacity
  2. Import the WMA file
  3. Export your audio as an .mp3, .aiff or .wav file

Online Media file conversion

If none of the above works for you there's always mediaconverter.org, a handy, free site where you can convert media files to and from almost every useful format. It's a bit slow, and you can't do batch conversion, but it'll work in a pinch.