WMA File Extension

Windows Media Audio Format

File Type wma
Developer Microsoft
Popularity
4.4 (45 votes)
Application RipEditBurn
Category Audio Files
Format Binary

What is a WMA file?

The WMA extension is related to Windows Media Audio Format and is classified in the Audio Files category, which contains 667 files.

The Windows Media Audio Format (WMA) was created by Microsoft, a company that developed file format and produced 242 programs for their use.

WMA files are supported by Windows, Linux and Mac OS, as well as mobile phones such as Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. If you need to play a WMA file, you can use one of 55 programs, such as Windows Media, VLC media player and WMAConvert Platinum.

MIME types

video/x-ms-asf
audio/x-ms-wma

File Signature

HEX code: 30 26 B2 75 8E 66 CF 11 A6 D9 00 AA 00 62 CE 6C. ASCII code: 0& u f b l.

Mac OS

Linux

Android

Apple iOS

OverDrive Media Console

Windows Phone

OverDrive Media Console

How to open a WMA file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a WMA file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

Windows Media, VLC media player and WMAConvert Platinum stand out as the preferred programs to manage WMA files effectively. To install the latest version of RipEditBurn on your computer, visit the Blaze Audio website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After completing the installation, WMA files should be recognized by the system and linked to RipEditBurn.

Set RipEditBurn as the default WMA program

Change Default Program on Mac

Right click or Control + left click on the desired WMA file;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for RipEditBurn. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Set default programs for Windows

Start by right-clicking on your WMA file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
In the pop-up window, select the RipEditBurn application;
Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening WMA files.

Convert files to and from WMA

If you have trouble working with a WMA file, try converting it to AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, WAV or similar audio files.

Be aware that converting a WMA file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Applications such as Aimersoft DRM Media Converter, Switch Audio File Converter Software and Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker offer offline conversion of WMA files to multiple formats, preserving quality.

Convert WMA to other file formats

Converting Files to WMA Format

Solve problems with WMA files

While WMA files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.

What are the methods to detect if my WMA file has been corrupted?

WMA audio files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:

Unexplained WMA file size inflation;
RipEditBurn or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in Adobe Premiere Pro;

Why does RipEditBurn crash?

Insufficient software updates can contribute to RipEditBurn crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Blaze Audio products.

Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.

How to repair a corrupted WMA file?

Open the damaged WMA file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged audio files.

How to edit a WMA file?

To make changes to WMA files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the audio files. Online WMA editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Windows Media Audio Format.

Best WMA Editor Software in 2026

Taking the above factors into account, we have selected a list of WMA editors currently available.

WMA Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
Adobe Premiere Pro	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.7 out of 5 (44 reviews)
Movavi VideoSuite Personal	Movavi	Windows	4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews)
RipEditBurn	Blaze Audio	Windows	4.2 out of 5 (41 review)