Free WMA to MP3 Converter 1.16
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Free WMA to MP3 Converter 1.16 turns WMA, WMV and ASF files into MP3 with batch conversion and tag editing, but its 2006 encoder is outdated, so LameXP gives better-sounding results today.
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- 903KB
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No longer developed
Free WMA to MP3 Converter is no longer updated by its developer - the last version here is from 2006. It may still run, but it gets no fixes for newer Windows versions or formats.
Maintained alternatives that may do the same job:
Free WMA to MP3 Converter turns Windows Media Audio files into MP3s that play on any device.
Version 1.16 from February 2006 was the last release, and its encoding libraries are just as old.
It still works for the occasional file, but modern converters give better-sounding MP3s.
What It Actually Does
It reads WMA, WMV and ASF files and saves MP3, with drag-and-drop, batch conversion and a tag editor for title, artist, album and year. You can choose the sample rate and channel mode.
It does not read FLAC, Opus or AAC, and it cannot convert protected WMA files bought from old online stores.
Why Use Something Newer
Its 2006 MP3 encoder sounds worse than the current LAME MP3 Encoder at the same file size. If you are converting a music library you care about, that difference matters.
For a quick one-off conversion on an old PC, the Free WMA to MP3 Converter 1.16 download is still here.
What to Use Instead
- LameXP - a simple batch converter built around the LAME encoder.
- foobar2000 - a light player that converts between almost any audio formats once you add the free encoder pack.
- winLAME - a step-by-step wizard if you prefer to be guided.
Our foobar2000 conversion guide walks through a batch conversion step by step.
Quick questions
Is Free WMA to MP3 Converter still developed?
No. Version 1.16 from 2006 is the last release.
Why do my converted MP3s sound worse?
The program uses a 2006 MP3 encoder. LameXP or foobar2000 use the current LAME encoder and sound better at the same size.
Can it convert protected WMA files?
No. Files locked with old store protection will not convert. Only unprotected WMA files work.
Get LameXP for better MP3s, or tell us how your conversion went.
User reviews (3)
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Smiffy
7 Feb 2026
5/5Excellent
Very good so far! Thanks folks.
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THyRoID
15 Oct 2007
5/5Excellent
Very nice! Easy and quick. It has a simple and very clean looking interface. Recommend it!
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heera singh
4 Oct 2007
5/5Excellent
very good
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