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Elmira
I googled and looked around some freeware sites but did not see a MP3 -->>
WMA converter.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Elmira
WMA converter.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Elmira
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Werdhi
I have had very good luck with this company's products and have used
Switch Converter (but not for the conversion you mention). It appears
that it can do it, however. Have a look. Mostly I use their
transcription software.
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html
FROM THEIR SITE FAQ:
Q. What does the Switch Converter do?
The Switch Sound Format Converter is an audio file conversion program
for Windows. Using the converter you can open a selection of sound files
in many different audio formats, and convert them to a single standard
format. You can also specify the type of encoding used when converting
the file.
Q. What file formats does the converter support?
Switch can open files in the following formats:
* wav (PCM, ADPCM, aLaw, uLaw, and others, see here )
* mp3 (MPEG Layer 3)
* au
* aif/aiff
* gsm
* vox
* raw
* ogg
* flac
* aac (not aac copy protected files)
* m4a (not m4a copy protected files)
* mp2 (MPEG Layer 2)
* wma (not wma copy protected files)
* rm / ra / ram
* dvf (Not all dvf recorders are supported)
* msv (Not all msv recorders are supported)
* dss (SP Mode only)
* cda (supported in Switch 1.05 and later versions only)
It can also save files to the following formats:
* wav (PCM, ADPCM, aLaw, uLaw, and others, see here )
* mp3 (LAME format only)
* au
* aif/aiff
* gsm
* vox
* raw
* ogg
* flac
* aac
* m4a
These are the ONLY formats we claim to support, but if you want to
request support for other formats then please post on our Switch Forum here.
Switch Converter (but not for the conversion you mention). It appears
that it can do it, however. Have a look. Mostly I use their
transcription software.
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html
FROM THEIR SITE FAQ:
Q. What does the Switch Converter do?
The Switch Sound Format Converter is an audio file conversion program
for Windows. Using the converter you can open a selection of sound files
in many different audio formats, and convert them to a single standard
format. You can also specify the type of encoding used when converting
the file.
Q. What file formats does the converter support?
Switch can open files in the following formats:
* wav (PCM, ADPCM, aLaw, uLaw, and others, see here )
* mp3 (MPEG Layer 3)
* au
* aif/aiff
* gsm
* vox
* raw
* ogg
* flac
* aac (not aac copy protected files)
* m4a (not m4a copy protected files)
* mp2 (MPEG Layer 2)
* wma (not wma copy protected files)
* rm / ra / ram
* dvf (Not all dvf recorders are supported)
* msv (Not all msv recorders are supported)
* dss (SP Mode only)
* cda (supported in Switch 1.05 and later versions only)
It can also save files to the following formats:
* wav (PCM, ADPCM, aLaw, uLaw, and others, see here )
* mp3 (LAME format only)
* au
* aif/aiff
* gsm
* vox
* raw
* ogg
* flac
* aac
* m4a
These are the ONLY formats we claim to support, but if you want to
request support for other formats then please post on our Switch Forum here.
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elaich
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How about getting rid of this crap? It has no place in a text only
environment like Usenet.
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elaich
I googled and looked around some freeware sites but did not see a MP3
-->> WMA converter.
Why in the world would anybody want to? Most people are trying to go the
other direction (WMA to MP3.)
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Elmira
Usually you would be correct. I do prefer mp3. however I bought a 512mb
player and heard the wma are smaller.
player and heard the wma are smaller.
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Elmira
Switch does not convert mp3 to wma. I have that program and when I used it
to make some mp3 files that were 320kbps decrease size to 128kbps the ID
tags did not convert. I was disappointed that the tags were lost.
to make some mp3 files that were 320kbps decrease size to 128kbps the ID
tags did not convert. I was disappointed that the tags were lost.
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Elmira
Downloaded the bonus pack... thanks a lot!!
kenny said:Both of these solutions are free:
If you use windows XP then there is a free bonus pack from micrsoft that
includes a MP>WMA converter
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/bonuspack.aspx
After you install run the "Plus! MP3 Audio Converter LE"
the use is very easy....
If you want something more versitile though you can down load this:
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm
to convert to wma you will have to add the WMA codec from here:
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm
Windows Media Audio [.wma, .asf, .wmv] Microsoft's v9.1 standard,
pro, lossless, voice
Hope this helps
Kenny
Elmira said:I googled and looked around some freeware sites but did not see a MP3 -->>
WMA converter.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Elmira
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dadiOH
Elmira said:Usually you would be correct. I do prefer mp3. however I bought a
512mb player and heard the wma are smaller.
You do know I hope that you can make downsampled copies (smaller) of
your MP3s *AS* MP3s...
--
dadiOH
____________________________
dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
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kenny
This was done by mistake since I copy pasted the text from the web site, and
the copy accidentally inlcluded those images.
However is that all you have to comment about my post?
Netcoping is worse than spamming.
the copy accidentally inlcluded those images.
However is that all you have to comment about my post?
Netcoping is worse than spamming.
K
kenny
You are correct. Microsoft claims that you get the same quality of
a 128 KBPS mp3 from a 96 Kbps WMA that means its 34 Kbps les
while maintaining the same sound quality.
I have seen that this is correct from my personal testing.
The Bomus pack I sent you converts the mp3's directly to 96kbps wma.
Elaich's remark about downsampling the mp3 file will give you a smaller
file size but will also reduce the quality. So he is incorrect of course.
its a wrong way to do it.
Elaich just like to be a smarty pants.
Have in mind that wma files *can* (meaning that they do not always) have
rights managment, you will see this option if you rip a cdrom with media
player.
This is just an option to control where the file will be able to be played.
So perhaps if you download a wma from a p2p network you may run into a file
that has this restriction, not that all wma's have it. Im just telling you
in case you do run into one.
kenny
a 128 KBPS mp3 from a 96 Kbps WMA that means its 34 Kbps les
while maintaining the same sound quality.
I have seen that this is correct from my personal testing.
The Bomus pack I sent you converts the mp3's directly to 96kbps wma.
Elaich's remark about downsampling the mp3 file will give you a smaller
file size but will also reduce the quality. So he is incorrect of course.
its a wrong way to do it.
Elaich just like to be a smarty pants.
Have in mind that wma files *can* (meaning that they do not always) have
rights managment, you will see this option if you rip a cdrom with media
player.
This is just an option to control where the file will be able to be played.
So perhaps if you download a wma from a p2p network you may run into a file
that has this restriction, not that all wma's have it. Im just telling you
in case you do run into one.
kenny
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Ann Speakman
I have always used dBpowerAMP but today, I was advised that I had to
download a codec and install it in the programme folder. I did this but
still was unable to convert from .wma to mp3. I was told the license
had expired and I had to register, clicked on the link and the price was
$19.
I am confused about this. Should I just uninstall and reinstall the
programme including music converter, or is it no longer free.
It is such a great programme, but maybe I have to go with Switch Sound
Converter.
Any advice appreciated.
download a codec and install it in the programme folder. I did this but
still was unable to convert from .wma to mp3. I was told the license
had expired and I had to register, clicked on the link and the price was
$19.
I am confused about this. Should I just uninstall and reinstall the
programme including music converter, or is it no longer free.
It is such a great programme, but maybe I have to go with Switch Sound
Converter.
Any advice appreciated.
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elaich
I have always used dBpowerAMP but today, I was advised that I had to
download a codec and install it in the programme folder. I did this but
still was unable to convert from .wma to mp3. I was told the license
had expired and I had to register, clicked on the link and the price was
$19.
I am confused about this. Should I just uninstall and reinstall the
programme including music converter, or is it no longer free.
It's the WMA codec. Microsoft has changed the WMA format and the codecs to
support DRM, which greatly limits what the user can do. Thay have also
vigorously quashed every download of the old WMA 7 codecs on the Web.
Not to worry. An old version of Winamp can do what you wish. Download
Winamp 2.95 here:
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Winamp-Download-3067.html
This one still ships with the old WMA codecs installed.
Right click the little icon at the top left, and go into
Options>Preferences. Choose "output" and select the Nullsoft WMA output
plugin. Configure it to your desired output directory and bit rate.
Now, when you "play" your MP3, Winamp will write it to the destination
directory as a WMA file. It "plays" way faster than real time, as it's only
converting the file.
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Guest
perhaps you downloaded the pro version, so uninstall the software and
redownload.
It is freeware for sure.
redownload.
It is freeware for sure.
G
Guest
It's the WMA codec
How do you come down to these stupid conclusions??
How do you come down to these stupid conclusions??
K
kenny
It seems indeed that the latest version (11) of the mp3 encoder is not free,
so you will have to install version 10 from here:
NOTES: v 10.1 is the last version with a free mp3 encoder
Company: -- Author: Illustrate
Home Page:
http://www.dbpoweramp.com
download v 10.1 (2004-01) (dMC-r10.exe) (1484 KB)
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/bin/dMC-r10.exe
so you will have to install version 10 from here:
NOTES: v 10.1 is the last version with a free mp3 encoder
Company: -- Author: Illustrate
Home Page:
http://www.dbpoweramp.com
download v 10.1 (2004-01) (dMC-r10.exe) (1484 KB)
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/bin/dMC-r10.exe
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elaich
How do you come down to these stupid conclusions??
How about some basis for your rude, blunt, and wrong allegation?
I spent 6 hours looking for old WMA 7 codecs recently. Every download has
been quashed. Every converter (like DB Poweramp) has been altered to use
only the new codecs. Even WMP 7 has to be upgraded to the new codecs to
play DRM WMA files.
The original poster asked if she would have to ditch DB Poweramp completely
because of this. I answered (correctly) that her problem was caused only by
the WMA codec.
How about learning what you're talking about before opening your stupid
mouth?
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elaich
It seems indeed that the latest version (11) of the mp3 encoder is not
free, so you will have to install version 10 from here:
She's not looking for an MP3 encoder, dumbass. She wants to convert MP3s to
WMA.
K
kenny
shut up idiot
elaich said:She's not looking for an MP3 encoder, dumbass. She wants to convert MP3s
to
WMA.
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