Free online TAK to WMA converter

Understanding tak and wma file formats

TAK (Tom's lossless Audio Kompressor) is a lossless audio compression format known for its high compression ratios and fast encoding/decoding speeds. It is primarily used by audiophiles and is less common than other lossless formats like FLAC or ALAC.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a proprietary audio format developed by Microsoft. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, but is most commonly used in its lossy form for music and audio streaming, especially on Windows platforms.

Why convert tak to wma?

Converting TAK to WMA is useful when you need broader compatibility with media players, portable devices, or streaming services that do not support TAK files. WMA files are widely supported on Windows devices and many other platforms.

How to convert tak to wma

Since TAK is a niche format, direct conversion tools are limited. The best approach is to first decode the TAK file to a common lossless format like WAV, then encode it to WMA. Foobar2000 is a highly recommended free audio player and converter that supports both formats (with the proper plugins).

Step-by-step conversion using Foobar2000

1. Download and install Foobar2000 from the official website.
2. Install the TAK decoder plugin (foo_input_tak) for Foobar2000 to enable TAK file support.
3. Install the WMA encoder component if not already present.
4. Open Foobar2000 and add your TAK files to the playlist.
5. Select the TAK files, right-click, and choose Convert → ....
6. In the converter setup, select Output format → WMA.
7. Choose your desired quality settings and output folder.
8. Click Convert to start the process.

Alternative converters

Other tools like dBpoweramp Music Converter and XRECODE3 also support TAK to WMA conversion, but may require additional codecs or plugins. Always ensure you have the necessary components installed for TAK support.

Summary

To convert TAK to WMA, use Foobar2000 with the appropriate plugins for best results. This ensures high-quality conversion and broad compatibility with various devices and platforms.