but when I use software to convert my mp3 files to wma files, the wma files are almost twice as large. Can anyone explain this?
2006-08-25 11:53:50 · 5 answers · asked by litewate33 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It depends on to which compression degree you are saving them. Check your settings make the compression at lowest setting for smallest files.
2006-08-25 11:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by MrPurrfect 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to do with your bit-rate, if you set the bit-rate lower on your converter then it will be smaller than the wma, usually wma and mp3 are the same size... but size with these formats is all based on bit-rate (sound quality) the higher the bit-rate the larger the file, but also the better the sound quality of the file... so you have to choose whether you want small files or better sound.
2006-08-25 11:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by dread_siren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right. The lowest bitrate = the smaller the file= the worst it will sound. So unless you are listening to tunes on earphones, then keep the bitrate high to keep the music rockin' nicely (sounding better). If you can't figure out how to do it using your software, then give Windows Media player (free) a twirl.
2006-08-25 11:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by cbg_mx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are increasing the bit rate ...
2006-08-25 11:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Luay14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what bit rate are you converting to and from?
2006-08-25 11:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by d3v10u5b0y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋