Free WMA to MP3 Converter 1.16

The last version of Free WMA to MP3 Converter is 1.16, released in 2006. While the application remains functional for basic WMA-to-MP3 conversion, its libraries are no longer up to date.

For users who need a simple, lightweight converter for occasional use, it still gets the job done.

Those working with larger music libraries or requiring modern codec support should consider actively maintained alternatives listed below.

Supported Formats and Conversion

Free WMA to MP3 Converter handles three input formats - WMA, WMV, and ASF - and outputs standard MP3 files.

The conversion process preserves good sound quality while giving you control over output parameters including sample frequency rate and channel mode selection.

The application supports both drag-and-drop file importing and traditional file browser selection, making it easy to add files regardless of your preferred workflow.

Batch processing lets you queue multiple files and convert them all at once rather than handling each track individually.

MP3 Tag Editing

Before converting, you can edit MP3 metadata tags directly within the application. Add or modify title, artist, album, genre, year, and comment fields for each file.

When working with multiple tracks, apply identical tag settings across your entire batch to save time - particularly useful when converting full albums.

Simple Interface and Workflow

The clean, minimal interface keeps the conversion process intuitive. After loading your source files, configure your output settings, choose a destination folder, and start the conversion.

You can pause or cancel tasks mid-process and set the output folder to open automatically when conversion finishes. An included HTML help file covers any questions that might come up during use.

Important Considerations

Since Free WMA to MP3 Converter uses encoding libraries from 2006, the MP3 output quality may not match what modern encoders achieve.

The LAME MP3 Encoder remains the gold standard for MP3 encoding quality, and several tools listed below use LAME as their encoding backbone for superior audio output.

Additionally, the software does not support newer audio formats like FLAC, Opus, or AAC. If your audio library includes files beyond WMA format, a multi-format converter will serve you better.

Modern Alternatives for WMA to MP3 Conversion

If you need a more capable and actively maintained audio converter, these free tools handle WMA-to-MP3 conversion alongside dozens of other formats:

LameXP provides a polished graphical interface built around the LAME MP3 Encoder, supporting batch conversion from WMA, FLAC, WAV, and many other formats to MP3, Opus, and OGG Vorbis output.

winLAME offers a wizard-style interface that walks you through each conversion step - ideal for users who prefer guided workflows over configuring settings manually.

foobar2000 combined with the foobar2000 Free Encoder Pack transforms a lightweight audio player into a powerful batch converter supporting virtually every audio format. Check the Audio File Conversion Guide with foobar2000 for step-by-step instructions.

Helium Audio Converter delivers instant format conversion between MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, WMA, OGG, and more with batch processing and zero quality degradation.

dBpoweramp Music Converter bundles a music converter, batch converter, and CD ripper in one package with support for virtually every audio format and ID3 tag preservation.

FFMPEG Audio Encoder provides a dedicated audio conversion frontend supporting AC3, AAC, MP3, FLAC, Opus, and dozens more formats with customizable encoding parameters.

For users who also need to rip audio CDs to MP3, CDex handles both CD ripping and audio file conversion using the LAME encoder. The CD Ripping / Encoding Guide walks you through the complete setup process.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 10.
• File Size: 903 KB
• License: Freeware
• Last Updated: February 6, 2006.