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. Somehow, I need to convert the audio from WMA to MP3. How?
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. Why? Because it’s hard to imagine musicians continuing to produce music if we’re not paying for their art any more, don’t you think?
Just something to keep in mind as we proceed.
Now, converting the WMA files with Switch is darn easy. First, download the application from their Web site and you’ll find that it pops right up on your desktop. Launch it and you’ll see:
If you have a folder full of music, click on “Add Folder”, then select the individual files that are in the appropriate input format (in my case, it’s WMA).
Then click on “Browse Folder…” to pick the output directory, specify the audio output format from the long list, and click on “Convert”:
That’s all there is to it!
Hopefully that’ll get things converted so you can enjoy your Lyra MP3 player.
If you want to convert all WMA files on Mac or Windows, I recommend you to use Avdshare Audio Converter,the most professional WMA converter for Mac and Windows tested by most of users.
I use iDealshare VideoGo which can convert WMA to MP3,M4A, Apple Lossless ALAC, WAV, AAC, AC3, FLAC, OGG, AIFF and etc on Mac OS X or Windows
I am only interested in converting Audio from SACD 5.1/Stereo 96/24 to FLAC. Can this software do this?
Pretty sure it can do that, Karen, but I’d check the site. 🙂
Figured it out.
SCREW YOU MAC GATEKEEPER!
I have the same issue as Joachim. I download it and drag it to the Applications but when I try and open it is says that same message “switch can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash.” I have downloaded the Mac version.
One thing is that I used to have the trial version on the computer and then it ran out so I deleted it. Now I paid for the full version and re-downloaded the program, but now it doesn’t open!!!
Help!?
Joachim, hate to say this, but are you sure you downloaded the version of Switch that matches your operating system?
I downloaded Switch and dragged it into the application folder, but when I tried to open it, it said: ” “Switch” can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash. ”
How do I fix this?
This worked exactly as you described. I had a project which needed WMA files converted to mp3. Switch took the files and flawlessly converted them in a couple of minutes. Thank you for posting this information.
Works perfectly, thank you very much.
Downloaded Switch to convert music files for my MAC Computer.
Its perfect.
Thanks, Im a new fan.
John
Switch worked fine, thanks for the advice!
dude Switch is the SH.. thanks for the post! just so you know tho it took me a while to find the download link. there are like 3 different download links on this page..thanks anyways tho
Tried it out and it just does not seem to work well it is a bit like trying to scramble eggs, and then cook them in a microwave oven everything has to be just right else you get a mess that sticks to the ceiling.
Thank you so much! One of my tutors downloaded a file we have to listen to, but I couldn’t download the .wma format and don’t have the money right now to pay for the Quickplayer additional softeware. Not only is Switch so easy to use, but the instructions were easy to follow for once! I found a free version of Switch and just popped it in and out it came as an MP3!
I really am very grateful. Thank you!
Thank you! Switch was so easy to use. You saved me a ton of time and stress from the boss. Whew.
Switch is the program i just picked up…and its free…works great, or try MP3 Converter for Mac. It converts from WMA to MP3, M4A, AIFF and WAV in a batch
Thanks so much. This was an easy, fast solution. Thanks Dave!
I just downloaded and installed Switch on my iMac, converted in a batch about 12 WMP’s to MP3 simply and quickly.
Thanks for the Switch recommendation.
Thanks so much for this! As a relatively non-technical computer user I love to do a search, find and answer and IT WORKS! This worked right away and perfectly! No hassles! I appreciate you sharing your wisdom! Blessings,
Holly
There a small freeware program called “switch” that can convert WMA’s to mp3’s as well as other format. Its easy to use and free so I recommend looking it up. http://www.video-converter-mac.org/wma-to-mp3-on-mac/
I wanted to convert audacity files to mp3 – Switch recognizes the data folder of the song in audacity and can convert it – the problem is that the data folder is comprised of several short pieces and it wont play continuously. Switch wont recognize the individual aup in Audacity that has the song as a whole… Any suggestions?
I tried Switch. It did nothing with the wma file I tried to convert to an mp3.
Anyone who formats in exe files knows a Mac user can’t do anything with them except drag them to the trash and delete them. So why don’t they use formats both Macs and PCs can use?