Convert FLI to WMA

Understanding FLI and WMA file formats

FLI (FLIC Animation) is an early animation file format developed by Autodesk, primarily used for storing simple animations and video clips. It is now considered obsolete, but you may still encounter FLI files in legacy multimedia projects or classic video games.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a popular audio file format developed by Microsoft. It is widely used for music and audio streaming due to its efficient compression and good sound quality.

Why convert FLI to WMA?

Converting FLI to WMA is useful if you want to extract the audio track from an old animation and save it as a standalone audio file for playback, editing, or archiving.

How to convert FLI to WMA

Since FLI is a video format and WMA is an audio format, the conversion process involves extracting the audio from the FLI animation and saving it as a WMA file. This can be done using multimedia conversion software.

Best software for FLI to WMA conversion

VLC Media Player is a free, cross-platform media player that can extract audio from many video formats, including FLI, and save it as WMA.

• Open VLC and go to Media → Convert / Save.
• Add your FLI file and click Convert / Save.
• In the Profile dropdown, select Audio - WMA.
• Choose a destination file and click Start.

Alternatively, FFmpeg is a powerful command-line tool for advanced users. Use the following command:

ffmpeg -i input.fli -vn -acodec wmav2 output.wma

Tips for successful conversion

• Ensure your FLI file contains an audio track; otherwise, the WMA file will be silent.
• Check the output WMA file for audio quality and completeness after conversion.