Audio
What is a .wma file?
A .wma file is a Windows Media Audio. This is an audio format.
How to open a .wma file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against Windows Media Audio, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .wma file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .wma file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
audio/x-ms-wmaThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .wma.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Media Audio | — | audio/x-ms-wma | fmt/132 |