Difference between revisions of "Convert WMA audio files"
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− | 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. '''Note:''' As of Dec 2009, there is a conflict between the latest version of Switch and Flip4Mac causing it to crash while trying to convert wma files. Make sure you use a previous version of Flip4mac 2.2.3.7 seems to be working. | + | 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. '''Note:''' As of Dec 2009, there is a conflict between the latest version of Switch and Flip4Mac causing it to crash while trying to convert wma files. Make sure you use a [http://dynamic.telestream.net/downloads/download-flip4macwmv.htm previous version of Flip4mac 2.2.3.7] seems to be working. |
Once installed (or if you're in one of the campus' computer labs where these applications are already installed): | Once installed (or if you're in one of the campus' computer labs where these applications are already installed): |
Revision as of 15:35, 12 April 2010
What is a WMA file?
Windows Media Audio (WMA) is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.wma
How do I convert WMA files to something useful?
Macintosh
Use Switch with Flip4Mac. You'll need to install both to convert WMA files. Note: As of Dec 2009, there is a conflict between the latest version of Switch and Flip4Mac causing it to crash while trying to convert wma files. Make sure you use a previous version of Flip4mac 2.2.3.7 seems to be working.
Once installed (or if you're in one of the campus' computer labs where these applications are already installed):
- Drag your .wma file into Switch
- select the output format that you desire from the drop down menu (i.e. .wav or .mp3)
- Pay attention to the output folder. This is where your converted file is going to be saved
- highlight your file in the main window and select Convert