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wma codec

I've been unsuccessful in finding a public domain wma codec to decode wma files to wav. Does such a thing exist or does Microsoft restrict this?

wma codec

Reply #1 –
I think M$ hold the patent in WMA.

But I don't think any opensource developer will interest in support M$ propriatoery codec. It does not make any sense putting effort in such project.

wma codec

Reply #2 –
you can just use graphedit...
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wma codec

Reply #3 –
Doesn't mplayer already support wma (non encrypted) decoding? I checked and they don't seem to be doing by implementing an interface between the dlls and mplayer, but by a proper custom decoder. If it does, then lost of programs especially on Linux should play them.

wma codec

Reply #4 –
What I want to do is used CDex to decode using a wma codec similar to the way the LAME codec can be used to decode MP3 files to wav.

wma codec

Reply #5 –
This lib (AFAIK) only works for older non-pro and non-lossless WMA.

wma codec

Reply #7 –
Ffmpeg has a wma v2 decoder. But it is lgpl, not public domain.