![]() There are many paid software to convert WMA files to MP3 (like Switch Pro and Easy WMA), while the precious few free and excellent WMA – MP3 converters are not written about or promoted.ĭrag and drop your WMA files (it can convert multiple files at once) to the All 2 MP3 window. If you’re desperate, you may want to try the full-functional trial versions that any paid WMA to MP3 apps offer. The software is amazing, the first shock I had when I changed to Mac was that I could not listen my music. Windows Media Audio, commonly called WMA, is a proprietary audio compression format by Microsoft.Īlthough WMA files can be played on Mac OS X using plugins for Quicktime, it is often a hassle, and even part-time OS X users should consider converting them to a better-supported format like MP3.Īfter downloading All2MP3 and dragging WMA files from my external hard drive into the All2MP3 box, pressing the “convert” button, I am unable to locate the new file. In this tutorial, we will use only a free software, called All2MP3, to convert WMA files to MP3. Windows users who have switched to Mac often need to convert their WMA files (as it cannot be used in an iPod or played on iTunes on the Mac easily). Update: Experimenting with this again, I have learned that in many situations you need to download the utility Flip4Mac before Switch can work with Mp3 audio files. Just something to keep in mind as we proceed.Now, converting the WMA files with Switch is darn easy. There are a bunch of audio conversion programs you can use to accomplish this task under Mac OS X, actually, including Music Man and Sound Grinder, but my favorite tool is the Australian-produced Switch for Mac, which also has a Windows version available.I will note up front that I am assuming you have a legal version of the audio file that you seek to convert rather than it being an illegally downloaded copy. Its simple interface makes it ideal for all levels of users.I have a bunch of WMA format audio files on my Mac and really want to put them on my RCA Lyra MP3 player but it only supports MP3 format. ![]() Overall, All2MP3 is a useful little app that fits the bill if you are looking to convert most files into MP3 quickly and for free. ![]() The one downside we found was that All2MP3 couldn't convert iTunes' M4A format, but with its performance on other file types, we still feel this is a very handy addition to your Mac toolbox. We were also surprised by the audio quality after converting MOV video files. We were pleasantly surprised when we looked at the timer after putting the application to work to convert a huge number of audio files. You can use a slider to adjust the quality of the final MP3 file from "Less" to "Super," as well as change the path to where the file is saved. ![]() It excels at what it is supposed to do, and during our testing we loved the speed at which it converted our movie and audio files to MP3. ![]() All2MP3 supports a wide variety of audio formats, such as MPC, APE, WV, Flac, OGG, WMA, AIFF, WAV, and even video formats such as Apple's native MOV format. The application's interface is as simple as its installation: just a simple drag-and-drop window, and an Add button that can be used to browse files. It doesn't require a help file - All2MP3 is ready to use from the moment you launch the app, but we did find that it wouldn't convert all file types. NOTE INFO AT THE BOTTOM, NO LONGER SUPPORTED.Īll2MP3 is a free application for Mac computers, with a simplistic interface, designed to do one thing: convert your audio files into MP3 files. I have been using All2MP3 for Mac for years, not much it won't convert to mp3. ![]()
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