WMA to MP4 Converter

Put an old WMA track or recording in a video with a picture, a waveform, or captions in the EchoWave editor, and export an MP4.

WMA to MP4 Converter
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Updated November 2026

Turn a WMA into a video in the EchoWave editor: add a picture, waveform, or captions to your sound and export an MP4 for YouTube or social media.

Free plan720p with a small badge
Works in your browserNothing to install
Add a pictureCover art, waveform, captions
Paid plansNo badge, 1080p to 8K

How it works

How to convert WMA to MP4

  1. 1

    Upload your WMA

    Drop the WMA on this page. The EchoWave editor opens with it on the timeline.

  2. 2

    Add something to watch

    Drop in a cover image, a moving waveform, or auto captions, and pick the shape: square, vertical, or wide.

  3. 3

    Export the video

    Export an MP4. Free exports are 720p with a small badge and end card; a paid plan removes both.

The formats

WMA vs MP4

WMA

Windows Media Audio

Windows Media audio, a Microsoft format

Type
Lossy audio format
Holds
Windows Media Audio, audio only
File size
Similar to MP3
Plays on
Windows Media Player and VLC, not iPhone

Best for:Older Windows audio libraries

MP4

MPEG-4 Part 14

The video format that plays everywhere

Type
Video container
Holds
H.264 or H.265 video with AAC audio
File size
Compact for video, set by length and bitrate
Plays on
Phones, browsers, TVs, and almost any player

Best for:Watching, uploading, and sharing video

How your WMA becomes a video

  • The converter tool only turns audio into other audio formats, so the button opens the EchoWave editor with your WMA. There you add a picture, a waveform, or captions, and export a video.
  • The editor exports MP4. Free exports are capped at 720p with a small EchoWave badge and a short end card; paid plans remove both and go up to 1080p, 4K, or 8K.
  • The sound itself is not edited unless you change it. The video carries a picture for every second, so it is larger than the audio file.

Use cases

What people use it for

MusiciansPost a track to YouTube
PodcastersPublish an episode as video
TeachersShare a recorded lesson
AudiogramsWaveform plus captions
SocialUpload where only video goes

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The video shows only a still image
That is expected when you add one picture. Use a moving waveform or captions in the editor to give people something to watch.
YouTube or Instagram rejects the upload
Both take MP4, which is what the editor exports. Check the length and shape the site asks for: vertical 9:16 for Reels and Shorts.
The export has an EchoWave badge
Free exports carry a small badge and a short end card and are capped at 720p. A paid plan removes both and allows 1080p or higher.

FAQ

WMA to MP4 questions

How do I convert WMA to MP4?
Upload the WMA on this page and the EchoWave editor opens with it on the timeline. Add a photo, a moving waveform, or captions, then export an MP4 that phones and Macs play.
Why can't the file converter turn WMA into MP4 directly?
The quick converter can turn a WMA into MP3 or WAV, but not into a video. A video needs a picture, which the editor adds.
Does the WMA to MP4 video have a watermark?
Free plan videos are 720p with a small EchoWave badge and a short end card. Upgrading removes both: 1080p on Creator, 4K on Pro, 8K on Ultra.
Where do WMA files come from, and will mine open?
WMA is Microsoft's Windows Media Audio format, common in CD rips made with Windows Media Player and in recordings from older Windows PCs. Unprotected files open normally; a track bought from an old store with copy protection (DRM) may not. Add a photo or a music visualizer to give it a picture.
Will the WMA sound different in the video?
Only if you edit it. The MP4 holds the sound as AAC, which plays on iPhones, Macs and every video site, where many players never supported WMA.
Can I convert WMA to MP3 instead?
Yes, if you only need the sound: WMA to MP3 makes a file that plays on any phone. For more ways to post audio as video, see audio to video.

How creators use EchoWave in real projects

EchoWave

About the EchoWave team

EchoWave is a browser-based video and audio editor built by Lemon Vault LLC since 2018. The people who build the editor write these guides and test every step in the production app before publishing.

Convert WMA to MP4 for free

Windows Media audio to video

Upload a WMA, put a picture or waveform with it, and export an MP4. Free to try; a paid plan removes the badge.

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