Windows Media Audio Encoding Dialog

On saving a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file, you can adjust the encoding settings.

Note

This dialog is only available for Windows.

You can open the Windows Media Audio Encoding dialog from most places where you can select an output file format.

Example

Open an audio file. Select File > Save As. Click in the Format field, and select Edit. In the Audio File Format dialog, set Windows Media Audio (WMA) as the type. Click in the Encoding field, and select Edit.

Encoder

Sets the encoder.

Output Sample Rate

Sets the output sample rate of the encoded file. The higher the sample rate, the higher the quality, but the larger the output file.

Output Bit Depth

Sets the output bit depth of the encoded file.

Note

This parameter is not available for all encoders.

Channels and Bit Rate

The available items depend on the selected encoding method and the output sample rate.

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

If this option is activated, the bit rate in the file varies during encoding, depending on the complexity of the material. This can produce a better quality/size ratio in the output file.

In the Quality field, select the quality. Lower quality settings result in smaller files.

Two-Pass Encoding

If this option is activated, the encoding quality increases, but the process takes twice as long.

Constrained Bit Rate

Only available with VBR and Two-Pass Encoding activated, you can use this option to avoid peaks by limiting the bit rate. We recommend using it for media, such as CDs or DVDs.