Absolute beginner needs help!

[txrangerman]

For my job, I need to be able to convert MP3 audio files to a WMA file. I downloaded the dpPoweramp software and the codec and attempted to convert a file — and I think I actually did. But the file is too big (I think) for what I'm trying to do. It's about 13.9 meg at the moment.

I really don't have any idea what I'm doing here so I need some help. First, is there a reference somewhere that would walk me through, step by step, how to convert MP3 to WMA — and do it correctly? I don't mind being talked down to, either, as long as it helps me get it right.

Second, I need to know how to compress the file so I can upload it to my company's site.

Help!

[Magnus_CA]

It's not unusual that the file would be so big going from a lossy compression to a lossless one. I'm not sure you did anything wrong...it just sounds like you don't favor the result.

[LtData]

First, pick the same bitrate when you convert from mp3 to WMA. Also, make sure you are using normal WMA, not WMA Pro, Voice, or Lossless.
Compressing a file normally means lowering the bitrate, making the file mono, and lowering the frequency a step or two also. Do a listen tests while you do this to determine how much quality you are willing to sacrifice.