WMA File Extension

Windows Media Audio Format

File Type wma
Developer Microsoft
Popularity
4.7 (39 votes)
Application RipEditBurn
Category Audio Files
Format Binary

What is a WMA file?

Files with the WMA extension are specifically tied to Windows Media Audio Format, a Audio Files type, and there are 667 files in this category.

The Windows Media Audio Format (WMA), created by Microsoft, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 242 programs to support them.

WMA files are supported by Windows, Linux and Mac OS, as well as mobile phones such as Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. When working with WMA files, you can rely on 55 programs, including Windows Media, VLC media player and MPlayer.

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 can’t open a WMA file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Windows Media, VLC media player and MPlayer 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 setup, the operating system should recognize WMA files and link them with 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";
Scroll down to the bottom of the window, and there you will find the "Enable" menu. The default selection is "Recommended Programs";
Choose "All Programs" within this menu and locate RipEditBurn. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

Take the first step by right-clicking on your WMA file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
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.

Offline conversion tools, like Aimersoft DRM Media Converter, Switch Audio File Converter Software and Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker, provide reliable and high-quality conversion of WMA files.

Convert WMA to other file formats

Converting Files to WMA Format

Solve problems with WMA files

WMA files can sometimes be tricky, but minor software adjustments usually resolve the issues. Refer to the tips below for guidance.

How do I know if my WMA file has been damaged?

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

Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in Adobe Premiere Pro;
The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
An unexplained increase in the size of the WMA file;
The file causes RipEditBurn or other software to hang or crash during various operations;

Why does RipEditBurn crash?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind RipEditBurn crash. Keep your Blaze Audio products up to date by installing the latest updates.

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?

In a data recovery program, open the damaged WMA file and select the "Repair" menu option. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore 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 editors 2026

Based on your described criteria, here is a list of available WMA editors.

WMA Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
RipEditBurn	Blaze Audio	Windows	4.9 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Movavi VideoSuite Personal	Movavi	Windows	4.4 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Adobe Premiere Pro	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.2 out of 5 (40 reviews)