Audio · On-device

Convert WMA to MP3 on Mac

Modernize older Windows Media Audio files. Every conversion runs locally on your Mac — your WMA files are never uploaded.

macOS 14 or later · Apple silicon · Free to try

Why convert WMA to MP3?

From Windows Media Audio to MP3 audio.

WMA is an older Windows-only audio format. MP3 is the universally supported compressed audio format. Modernize older Windows Media Audio files.

Modernize older Windows Media Audio files.

PrivateRemix handles the WMA-to-MP3 conversion in a couple of clicks, with the result saved right next to your original file.

100% private

Unlike free online converters, PrivateRemix has no server. Your WMA files stay on your Mac — no upload, no cloud, no account.

How it works

Three steps. Zero uploads.

1

Drop your WMA

Drag a WMA file into PrivateRemix, or pick one from your Mac.

2

Choose MP3

Select MP3 from the formats PrivateRemix offers for your file.

3

Convert locally

The new MP3 appears next to the original. Nothing leaves your Mac.

FAQ

WMA to MP3, answered.

Will I lose quality converting WMA to MP3?

The change is minimal. Both formats are compressed, and PrivateRemix converts at a high quality setting so there is no visible or audible drop for everyday use.

Can iPhones play WMA files?

Not natively. Converting WMA to MP3 makes your audio play on iPhone, Mac and virtually every other device.

Does every device play MP3?

Effectively yes. MP3 is the most widely supported audio format in the world, which is why it's the go-to for sharing.

Do my files get uploaded when I convert WMA to MP3?

No. PrivateRemix runs entirely on your Mac using its own processor. Your WMA files never leave the device — there is no server to upload to, and it works fully offline.

Can I convert several WMA files to MP3 at once?

Yes. Drop in a batch of WMA files and PrivateRemix converts them all locally, saving each new MP3 next to its original.

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Free to try. macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon.

Download on the Mac App Store