Convert game audio files (XWMA) online for free
The converter easily converts your XWMA audio files to various formats - free and online. No Microsoft XACT or or other Audio software needed.
To convert other file formats to the "Compressed Game Audio" file type, you need software like Microsoft XACT or a similar tool.
The .xwma file extension represents a Microsoft xWMA Compressed Audio file. It is utilized by the XAudio2 API, often managed through the Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT). Game developers use this format to store highly compressed, multi-channel game audio for Xbox 360 and Windows PC games, typically relying on the WMA Pro codec wrapped in a custom RIFF container.
The main disadvantage of the .xwma format is its proprietary and undocumented nature. Standard audio players like Apple Music, VLC, or default Windows media tools often fail to open it outright. It is entirely unsupported by web browsers and mobile devices. Extracting audio tracks from game files leaves you with an unplayable format unless you install and configure specialized command-line tools like FFmpeg or vgmstream, which is a major barrier for regular users.
To make this audio usable, conversion is mandatory. For broad compatibility on mobile devices and the web, convert to MP3 or AAC. For lossless audio editing in digital audio workstations (DAWs), convert to WAV. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
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If you want to convert XWMA file to M4A, ALAC or APE, you can use Microsoft XACT or similar software from the "Game Audio Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MIDI, AAC, TTA, AU, WV, DTS, MID, FLAC, RA, MP3, PCM or WAV files to XWMA, try Microsoft XACT or another comparable tool in the "Game Audio Storage" category.
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