how to convert wma files for iTunes

eljou wrote:

Try this, using Finder open the folder with the wma file. Highlight the file by clicking on it, and then press the space bar.

Why?

Mac OS cannot play WMA files. You need can application that can play them.

Thank you for the suggestion, but this convertor is not user friendly. It did the job, though.

In response to Chris CA

Sorry, I don't know why. Just works on my computer. I also have VLC installed that can play the wma files.

I have Roxio Toast 10: the solution is a bit convoluted, but am able to convert the files quickly. In Toast, I first create an "Audio CD": this creates an AIFF file, which is easily recognized by iTunes on the Mac.

Then, I open File>Save, which sends the AIFF files to a "Roxio Converted Items" folder. I drag the AIFF files into iTunes, and subsequently click on "create MP3 version".

eljou wrote:

In response to Chris CA

Sorry, I don't know why. Just works on my computer. I also have VLC installed

It works because you have VLC installed.

Hello to all!

Having the need which the OP had, I happened to visit this thread and found out that most of the above suggestions were not working for me. I then was able to successfully have an .wma file converted to mp3 format by using Emicsoft M2TS Converter for Mac.

Under Profile select 'GENERAL AUDIO' and select MP3-MPEG Layer-3; then add your file. Click on the settings and select the sample rate, audio bitrate etc. as per your need. Next, when you click the button 'save as...' you enter the name of your song and click the button: youget your profile as User Defined and find the saved file name too. Click ok. Next browse the destination to which you want the file to be saved. Next click upon the START button and in a jiffy you are free to enjoy your mp3 version of your favorite song!

PS. the trial version of this Converter can convert files of 5 minutes or under. Above that duration, you need to buy this Converter.

Hope this will help all of you who have been looking to find a solution to this problem. It has worked fine for me.

Regards and have a great day.

Dr. Somanna

Dr. Somanna, I just tried your suggestion but the limitations of the unregistered version of the converter are these:

"1. The maximum 5 minutes conversion of a more than 5 minutes file.

2. With a less than 5 minutes file, you could only convert half of it."

In other words, there is no way to convert the full file no matter the length without buying the full version.

I've also tried Adaptor as well, and keep getting "incompatible" message.

Don't know what to do anymore.

Download the free copy of Switch.

Media Human Audio converter just worked! don't know why I missed that before! so simple, no frills!

Hello Peachyskies! I have warned that this free trial version has limitations:

PS. the trial version of this Converter can convert files of 5 minutes or under. Above that duration, you need to buy this Converter.

I have looked up your Media Human audio converter. Right now my need for converting .wma files to MP3 has ceased. I had a few songs of .wma format on my earlier Samsung phone which I wanted to play in my new MP3 player...but found to my delight that the new MP3 player [Philips GoGear Mix] was able to play .wma files.

Regards and have a great day.

Dr. Somanna

I just downloaded Adapter from Macroplant and it worked great. Really simple. Converted WMA file to MP3 without any problems. And it's free!

Hello peachyskies!

FWIW, I tried out and found other suggestions not suitable for me. I just tried out this free app: Video Converter Master Lite and found it does a wonderful job of converting WMA into high quality MP3!

Dr. Somanna

Thank you, Adapter did the job very well for me.

annyoho's link worked for me. Transfered WMA files from PC to USB memory stick. Memory stick into Macbook.Opened memory stick on desktop.Dragged WMA files to playlist created in itunes. Dialogue window asks if I want to convert WMA files. Click yes. FILES CONVERTED. No 3rd party convert software or plug-ins. So I think Chris CA is wrong to say Mac can't convert WMA files. OS X 10.9.2 maverick, itunes 11.1.5

http://iphonetocomputers.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/itunes-convert-wma-to-mp3

funfinger wrote:

So I think Chris CA is wrong to say Mac can't convert WMA files. OS X 10.9.2 maverick, itunes 11.1.5

http://iphonetocomputers.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/itunes-convert-wma-to-mp3

except he is not wrong.

The lnk you & annyoho posted is how to convert WMA to MP3 on a Windows PC.