Audio format
WMA Sample Files
Windows Media Audio (.wma) is Microsoft’s proprietary lossy audio format optimized for Windows environments. It supports DRM in some profiles. Use sample .wma files to verify decoder compatibility, DRM flag handling, and metadata parsing in Windows and cross-platform players.
4 files
All to 1MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
Files first
Start with one representative file.
Starter file
DownloadUse cases
Pick the next task, not just the next file.
Compare and decide
Keep the next decision one step away.
FAQ and reference
Keep the operational details quiet.
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Validation Methodology
- Verify duration, sample rate, and channel count in your decoder.
- Test metadata extraction and malformed-tag handling.
- Validate seek/stream behavior over slow networks.