is ther a way to convert .mp3 to .wma?

illbfit4evr123 · 04-20-03, 01:33 AM

is there a way to convert .mp3 to .wmp on windows 98se? if so, any info would be appreciated. it was easy when i had plus and xp on my comp, but now i have 98 so i dont know how.

hambalan · 04-20-03, 03:23 AM

try dbPowerAMP, my favorite freeware audio conversion program.

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm

Just download the program plus whatever codec you require. After installation, you can convert your audio files by right clicking in windows explorer.

illbfit4evr123 · 04-20-03, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hambalan
try dbPowerAMP, my favorite freeware audio conversion program.

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm

Just download the program plus whatever codec you require. After installation, you can convert your audio files by right clicking in windows explorer.

oh, thanks alot, because .wmp is so much smaller than mp3.:D

Mike C · 04-20-03, 02:43 PM

Windows Media Player 9 on your PC will also convert files, using the Copy to CD or Device function. Quality vs size adjustment available under Tools-Options-Copy Music.

04-20-03, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by illbfit4evr123
oh, thanks alot, because .wmp is so much smaller than mp3.:D

actually, .ogg is even smaller than wma,and it sounds better.

illbfit4evr123 · 04-20-03, 07:23 PM

really, will it play on wmp on ppc?

04-20-03, 07:42 PM

no you will have to get a new mp3 player to play .ogg files,but its worth it,other mp3 players are alot better than wmp.:)

illbfit4evr123 · 04-20-03, 07:43 PM

no, will .ogg play on WMP

illbfit4evr123 · 04-20-03, 07:44 PM

oh ok, thnx

MarkY · 04-20-03, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by micahlegg
no you will have to get a new mp3 player to play .ogg files,but its worth it,other mp3 players are alot better than wmp.:)

What are some of the players that will play.ogg files? What is the best way to convert mp3 to ogg?

Thanks

silentknight · 04-20-03, 11:50 PM

I use winamp to convert my files
easy a hitting play on your playlist
just change the output to what
ever plugin you want...
not sure if there is an OGG
plug in or not, there is definately
a WMP plug in, i use it all the time.

04-21-03, 07:15 PM

never thought of that one

04-21-03, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MarkY
What are some of the players that will play.ogg files? What is the best way to convert mp3 to ogg?

Thanks

i like winampaq,and i think withmp3 also plays them.

http://www.han-d-solutions.com/withmp3.htm

derobbie · 04-23-03, 02:15 AM

I use Easy CD-DA extractor file converter. But my question is: what is the best bitrate to encode in? I have heard people speak of 20 kbps. I used 32 kbps and the higher tones all get to sound 'metallic' if you know what I mean.

I use WMP to play them, but any suggestions on a better player for wma would be welcome too.

Thanks

hambalan · 04-23-03, 02:23 AM

in theory, wma files are suppose to be as good as an mp3 file at double the bit rate.

Assuming that the standard bit rate for mp3 is 128kpbs (which is the "standard" rate for preserving CD quality music, and possibily 160kpbs or higher for classical music), the equilvalent bit rate for wma files should be at 64kpbs.

IMHO, 32kpbs or lower should only be reserved for voice recordings. I know because I have a lot of voice recordings (lectures etc) which I encode using 20kpbs, sometimes even down to 16kpbs. The "metallic" sound at this lower rate for voice is detectable but bearable.