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How to Remove WMA DRM and Convert WMA to MP3 Easily and Fast

2012-05-18 01:44:38 / Posted by to DRM Removal
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Do you want to convert your protected WMA music files to the popular unprotected formats like MP3, AAC, OGG, AC3, and WAV so that you can enjoy your music on your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or any other portable device?

Aimersoft Music Converter - an all-in-one DRM protected music converter, can help you remove DRM from WMA music (Both iTunes 10 and Windows Media Player) and convert DRM-protected WMA to MP3, so that you can enjoy the protected music on players like PSP, Zune HD, Creative Zen, Iriver, Sonywalkman, Sansa, Cowon, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and mobile phones as Blackberry, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, HTC, LG, etc.

Just download this DRM WMA audio to MP3 converter and remove WMA DRM and convert WMA music to MP3 for playback on iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc. with ease. If you want to convert DRM protected videos as well as convert protected WMA music, you can turn to Aimersoft DRM Media Converter - all-in-one DRM video and music removal and converter.

Free download protected WMA to MP3 converter:

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How to convert protected WMA music to MP3 format

After downloading, install and launch the program. You can use it to convert DRM-ed WMA to MP3 and remove DRM with three clicks.

1 Load DRM WMA music

Click "Add" to load DRM AAC files, you are allowed to import all supported format music files: WMA, AAC, M4P, M4B, M4A,WAV, MP3, OGG, MKA, AA, AAX, etc.

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2 Set output format

Click "drop-down" list at the bottom to select output format for your WMA files. You may customize the output settings for AAC files. Choose an output format from "Convert to". Click the "Settings" button for detailed settings of "Bit Rate, Sample Rate, Encoder, Channel "to make your output with high quality.

3 Convert DRM WMA to MP3

Once you've finished all the settings, click "Start" button to beginning your conversion. After conversion, you can click the "Find Target" button to open the output folder and find the converted files.

Here is the video tutorial on how to convert protected WMA to MP3.

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  • Aesrys  2012-05-17 18:20
    Yup, I understand.  In my experience, MP3s just tended to be smaller than an equivalent WMA file, but it's not a huge deal.  
  • Coris  2012-05-17 02:10
    Hi, Aesrys. MP3 and WMA are two different audio formats and they use different compression techniques. The bit rate of MP3 is usually at least 128 while that of WMA can be much lower. Of course, an MP3 encoded at 128 kbits/s would certainly be a larger file than a WMA encoded at 64 kbits/s and vice versa. By definition, an MP3 and a WMA file encoded at the same bit rate will be at the same size. However, actually, WMA files are often a litter smaller in size than MP3. And many people belive that a WMA of a smaller bit rate sounds just as good as an MP3 at a larger one. Do I make it clear?
  • Aesrys  2012-05-16 11:53
    I did try that.  I'm just surprised that an MP3 would be larger (much in some cases) than the equivalent WMA.  Thanks.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-05-16 11:34
    Hi, to reduce the file size, you can set the bit rate lower (at least 128kbps).
  • Aesrys  2012-05-14 17:21
    Just curious, I converted some licensed WMA files to MP3s with the default settings.  I noticed that the file size tends to jump up quite a bit (approximately 4 times the size i.e. 20mb to 80mb).  Since MP3s tend to actually be smaller, not larger, than WMA, i'm curious if I'm missing a setting or what else might be going on.  Thank you.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-03-26 01:20
    Currently Aimersoft DRM Media Converter can only convert non-protected files and DRM-ed files when they are anthorized. If your DRM WMA files are unauthorized, you won't be able to convert them using DRM converter.
  • Ragtop63  2012-03-24 17:33
    Something tells me that this app just plays the tracks internally, captures that audio and converts to a different format in real-time. That would explain why it takes long. If that is the case, what happens when you have DRM WMA files but DO NOT have the licenses? I don't think this app circumvents that scenario.
  • BN  2012-03-21 02:55
    My songs are 2 -5 minutes.
  • BN  2012-03-21 02:52
    I don't like the time limit, and I'm not going to buy it, nor will my parents, since I'm 12.
  • mijoh  2012-03-20 17:47
    Other than it being slow as shyt, I LOVE the product. Hopefully someone will figure out a way to make the product run faster someday. Outside of that, this does just what I need it to do. A satisfied customer here.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-03-12 02:44
    Hi, Michael, to contact the support team, you can either go to http://support.aimersoft.com or click "Chat with Sales Person" on the top right of this page.
  • michael  2012-03-11 15:52
    does anyone know the number for the support team?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-02 02:13
    Hi, Rans, the name of the backgroud music is Sundial Dreams - by Kevin Kern
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-01-31 01:33
    Hi, you can get more information about this product at http://www.aimersoft.com/drm-music-converter.html
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-01-31 01:32
    Hi, Bella. You are using the trial version. To get rid of the time limit, you can purchase it at http://www.aimersoft.com/purchase/buy-almusic-converter.html
  • Bella  2012-01-31 01:25
    Will this thing remove it completely?  The other one I downloaded only remove 1:00 minute of the drm...
  • Rans  2012-01-27 18:22
    Friend, congratulations tutorial DRM WMA to MP3, but I would like other information, if possible. The name of the song that you used the background of the Tutorial. Thank you. Ramiro Information for ralijr@gmail.com
  • mma  2012-01-19 13:47
    Very interested in purchasing product, but would really like some info.  Thanks.
  • mma  2012-01-19 13:35
    Will this software allow me to convert licensed wma files to mp3?  They are for audiobooks & can be 1 hour of more??  Love listening to my audiobooks & looking for a solution.
  • Employee  2011-12-29 01:14
    Hi, the registration code will be sent you by mail. You should download the program for use. The download link is http://download.aimersoft.com/almusic-converter_full349.exe
  • Munir Go10  2011-12-28 21:19
    I have just bought this product, and I havent get any confirmation to my mail, just the confirmation payment by paypal...what is the next step, are you gone to send the program to my mail?
  • Jack  2011-12-12 01:36
    The purchased version will convert the whole song, not just one minute.
  • Acethier  2011-12-11 17:07
    Do I have to buy to try and convert protected WMA and get more then a minute long MP3? or will it only do 1 min. I will buy if it works....
  • Bob  2011-12-05 02:08
    For the protected WMA files, make sure they can play on Windows Media Player. If the files cannot play on Windows Media Player, they cannot be converted to DRM-free music using this software.
  • Jennifer  2011-12-03 01:22
    I am quite surprised because it works well with my iMesh songs. Now i can freely play iMesh music on my iPod. Is it because of the software instability? You can try again or turn to the advanced version called DRM Media Converter. If it still doesn't work, ask the support team for help. Good luck to you!
  • Jessiyi  2011-12-03 01:18
    Where did you get the protected WMA songs? For me, this software works fine with DRM WMA files. Usually, the trial version will not allow you to generate DRM-free songs longer than one minute. Maybe you can contact the custom support for help.
  • Metalheadxposure  2011-12-02 04:21
    yes I also try this software does not work comes up with an error will not crack protected files.....If someone can help me with this would be glad to purchase ...........I downloaded wma files from Imesh cant even get them to play on imesh........
  • tiger  2011-12-02 03:08
    if anyone has suggestions, I would love to try again, as I have over 200 songs on my computer that are locked and am unable to put on my iPod.
  • tiger  2011-12-02 03:07
    tried the trial, but would not work. not willing to pay for something if it doesn't appear to work. =( 
  • Lily  2011-11-21 08:35
    No, only the Windows version is available.  
  • Lily  2011-11-21 08:35
    Yes, it costs $25.95. But you can have a try before buying to test whether it can satisfy your needs.  
  • big reemz  2011-11-20 16:04
    do u have to pay ?
  • Thomsendanmark  2011-11-16 07:16
    Does this software run under MAC OS ?
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