Convert WLMP to WMA

Understanding WLMP and WMA file formats

WLMP stands for Windows Live Movie Maker Project. It is a project file created by Windows Live Movie Maker, a video editing software. WLMP files contain information about the structure of a video project, including the timeline, transitions, effects, and references to video and audio files used in the project. However, they do not contain actual video or audio data.

WMA stands for Windows Media Audio. It is an audio file format developed by Microsoft, commonly used for streaming and downloading audio content. WMA files are known for their high-quality audio compression, making them suitable for music and other audio applications.

Converting WLMP to WMA

Since WLMP files are project files and do not contain actual audio data, you cannot directly convert a WLMP file to a WMA file. Instead, you need to first export the audio from the WLMP project to a format that can be converted to WMA.

Steps to convert WLMP to WMA

1. Open your WLMP file in Windows Live Movie Maker.
2. Go to File → Save movie and choose a format that supports audio, such as WMV.
3. Once the movie is saved, use a media converter to extract the audio from the WMV file and convert it to WMA.

Best software for conversion

For extracting audio from the WMV file and converting it to WMA, you can use VLC Media Player. It is a versatile media player that also supports file conversion.

1. Open VLC Media Player.
2. Go to Media → Convert/Save.
3. Add the WMV file and click Convert/Save.
4. Select WMA as the output format and start the conversion.