Convert m4a files to wma files?

Has anyone ever converted the iTunes standard m4a extension files to wma? Want to be able to play thru Windows Media Player (long story).

Has anyone ever converted the iTunes standard m4a
extension files to wma? Want to be able to play thru
Windows Media Player (long story).
I have the exact same problem. My grandson got a gift card for Christmas, and his mother asked me if I would download the songs for him. Now they're on my PC with a m4a extension, and I can't transfer them to his device or convert them to play in Media Player. Help from anyone would be greatly appreciated!

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    I forgot to mention the excellent Audacity (it's free too):
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