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    TS to WMA Converter

    Convert TS to WMA

    Convert any video file to WMA format online for free. Fast, secure, and easy-to-use video to WMA converter with no software installation required.

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    Max file size: 50 MBMax duration: 30 min

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    How to Use TS → WMA

    1

    Upload File

    Drag and drop your TS file, or click to browse for it.

    2

    Convert

    Choose WMA as the output and click Convert. The conversion runs on our servers, so your device does none of the work.

    3

    Download

    Download your converted file instantly. The download link expires in 1 hour for security.

    Why Choose Scriptivox TS to WMA Converter?

    Fast Conversion

    Our powerful servers process your files quickly, delivering converted files in seconds.

    100% Free

    Convert your files completely free with no hidden costs or subscription fees.

    Secure & Private

    Your file is used only to make your conversion. It is never published or shared, and the download link expires after one hour.

    No Installation

    Works directly in your web browser. No software download or installation required.

    TS vs WMA: format comparison

    How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.

    SpecificationTS (source)WMA (result)
    ContainerMPEG-2 Transport StreamASF
    Developed byMPEGMicrosoft
    Introduced19951999
    Audio codecsAAC, AC-3, MP2WMA, WMA Pro
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Typical bitrate128–384 kbps64–192 kbps
    Approx. file size38–188 MB per minute0.48–1.44 MB per minute
    Metadata / tagsContainer tagsASF / WM tags
    LicensingPatent-licensedProprietary
    Plays natively onNative: Smart TVs · Needs a player: Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidNative: Windows · Needs a player: macOS, iOS, Android
    Best forbroadcast, live streaming, IPTVWindows media libraries, legacy archives

    What changes when you convert TS to WMA

    • Only the soundtrack survives: the video stream is dropped, and the AAC audio inside the TS file is re-encoded as WMA.

    • The size drop is dramatic because the video stream is where nearly all the data lives. A minute of TS runs around 113 MB; the extracted WMA is roughly 1 MB per minute.

    • Any subtitle tracks in the source are not part of an audio file and are dropped during extraction.

    • The source can carry more than one audio track, for example alternate languages or a commentary. Extraction takes the primary track.

    About TS to WMA Conversion

    This tool takes the audio track from inside a TS file, a MPEG-2 Transport Stream container from 1995, and saves it on its own as WMA. Everything visual is left behind.

    TS comes from MPEG and dates to 1995. It usually holds MPEG-2, H.264, or H.265 video with AAC, AC-3, or MP2 sound, and those streams set the ceiling for anything converted out of it.

    WMA comes from Microsoft and dates to 1999. It carries lossy-compressed audio (WMA or WMA Pro), and without installing anything it plays on Windows.

    After converting your file, you can use Scriptivox transcription services to convert your audio to text. Perfect for meetings, interviews, podcasts, and more.

    TS to WMA: common questions

    Does converting TS to WMA reduce audio quality?
    The audio can only be as good as the track inside the video. Extracting does not add loss beyond the encoding step itself.
    How much bigger or smaller will the WMA file be?
    Much smaller. The video stream holds nearly all the data, so removing it typically cuts the file by an order of magnitude, down to about 1 MB per minute.
    Where can I play WMA files?
    Support is narrow. WMA plays natively only on Windows, so recipients may need a dedicated player. Choose it when the format itself is the requirement.
    What happens to subtitles and extra tracks?
    They are dropped. An audio file has nowhere to store subtitles or alternate video tracks, so only the soundtrack remains.
    What bitrate should I choose for WMA?
    Most material sits comfortably between 64 and 192 kbps. Use the lower end for speech and the upper end for music, or whenever the file may be edited or re-encoded later.