Convert WMA to captions

Create accessible closed captions from your WMA audio. Convert Windows recordings to professional captions.

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About This Format

Understanding WMA files

What is a WMA file?

Windows audio format with good compression

WMA files (also known as Windows Media Audio files) are used mostly for music, but they can also contain spoken word audio. The WMA file format was created by Microsoft and is a proprietary file format. The audio in WMA files are compressed similar to MP3 and OGG files. However, since WMA files are a proprietary format, they aren’t fully supported by all multimedia devices.
You can sometimes find WMA and WMV (Microsoft’s Video equivalent) files using another one of Microsoft’s proprietary digital audio and video container format known as ASF. However, WMA and WMV files are more common. Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 was the last version of the Windows Media Player developed for Mac OS X. However, Mac users can use Flip4Mac WMV (also known as Microsoft Windows Media Components for QuickTime) to play WMA files. Windows Media video files use a .WMV extension.

Common Uses

  • Windows Media Player
  • Legacy music libraries
  • Windows voice recordings

Audio Quality

Microsoft's proprietary format with decent quality

Transcription Tips for WMA

  • Generally good for speech transcription
  • Some devices may use WMA for recordings
  • Quality similar to MP3

Where WMA Files Come From

  • Windows Media Player
  • Windows voice recorders
  • Legacy music collections
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How It Works

Create captions from WMA in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

Sign up for Sonix's free trial. Includes 30 minutes free.

Step 2

Upload file

Upload your WMA file from your computer or cloud storage.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 53+ languages spoken in your file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI transcribes your WMA with word-level timestamps.

Step 5

Edit captions

Fine-tune timing and formatting for accessibility.

Step 6

Export

Download closed captions in SRT, VTT, or SCC format.

Common Questions

Everything about WMA captions

What's the difference between captions and subtitles for WMA?

Captions include speaker identification and sound descriptions for deaf viewers. Subtitles focus on dialogue translation.

Are WMA-to-caption conversions ADA compliant?

Sonix generates captions meeting ADA requirements when you include speaker labels and review for accuracy.

Can I add sound descriptions to WMA captions?

Yes! After transcription, add descriptions like [music], [applause], or [door closes] in Sonix's editor.

How do I add speaker labels to WMA captions?

Sonix automatically detects speakers during transcription. Customize names before exporting.

What caption format works for broadcast WMA?

For broadcast television, export to SCC or STL formats which meet FCC requirements.

How accurate are AI captions from WMA?

Sonix achieves 99%+ accuracy on clear WMA audio at reasonable bitrates.

Why Sonix

Accessible captions from WMA files

Accessibility First

Create captions that make your content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

ADA Compliant

Meet accessibility requirements with properly formatted closed captions.

Sound Descriptions

Add non-speech elements like [music] and [applause] for full context.

SEO Benefits

Captions make video content searchable and improve discoverability.

Reviews

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4.98 rating from 211 reviews

The transcript came through almost word perfect from a video file. Your system is absolute MAGIC!
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Brian S.
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
It's simply an amazing resource for anyone working with the spoken or written word.
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Dennis W.
Daly City, CA, USA
Surprisingly accurate transcription across a number of European accents (Yorkshire, Scottish, Oxford, Italian!)
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Philip D.
Garstang, United Kingdom
Sonix is easy to use. Ridiculously easy. And even though the accuracy wasn't perfect it saved several days in a typical transcription cycle and the hourly cost we usually pay.
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Kyle A.
San Francisco, CA USA
I was surprised in the accuracy from the audio to script. Out of 3 transcripts, only one had to be adjusted. Perfect!!
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Tom E.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Terrifyingly accurate.
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Samuel S.
Cedar Rapids, IA USA
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