How to Play WMA Files on iPhone without Hassle 2019 Guide

How to Play WMA Files on iPhone without Hassle 2019 Guide

Convert WMA and Sync to iPhone on iTunes (Time-Consuming)

iTunes helps to convert from WMA to MP3 format and sync the converted files to iPhone. But it’s not recommended as it will cost you much time.
Steps to Convert WMA Files to MP3 on iTunes

You need to add the WMA files to your iTunes library first. Then do as below.

Step 1: Open iTunes and go to “iTunes > Preferences” on Mac or “Edit > Preferences” on Windows.

Step 2: Tap General and then Import Settings.

Step 3: Click the box next to Import Using and choose MP3 Encoder. Then click OK to save the changes.



Step 4: On your music library, select the WMA songs you want to convert.

Step 5: Go to “File > Convert > Create MP3 Version”. Then the converted songs will be displayed next to the original WMA files.


Steps to Sync Converted MP3 to iPhone on iTunes

Step 6: Connect your iPhone to computer and click the device tab when detecting.

Step 7: Choose Music from the left sidebar.

Step 8: Check Sync Music and select the audio files you want to transfer.

Step 9: When done, click Apply to start the syncing process. It will take time to sync, wait for it to finish patiently.




Disadvantages Of Using iTunes:
It cannot be done at one place and in a few clicks. In a way, it’s very complex if you’re not familiar with iTunes.


Syncing files to iPhone will delete the existing files from iPhone. If you don’t make it right, all the media files will be erased from iPhone.


It does not give you the opportunity to manage the music the way you like.


You can’t preview and select the files to sync.
How to Play WMA on iPhone Using 3rd-Party Players

If you don’t convert WMA files to MP3 before transferring to iPhone, the only way to play WMA files on iPhone is using third-party player apps. Some audio player apps are compatible with lots of audio formats, including WMA.

But the disadvantage is that, you can’t manage or listen to all your songs and listen in one place. It’s would be a little annoyed for some users. If you mind, just convert WMA files to MP3 first.
The third-party players to play WMA include:


VLC app


AVPlayer, or AV Player HD


Windows Media Player


Music Orb

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