WMA to GSRT Converter

Create Grandstream IP phone ringtones from WMA

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VoIP Ringtones

GSRT is what Grandstream phones need — turn WMA audio into custom ringtones.

Browser-Based

Create ringtones from any device — no VoIP tools needed.

Fast Conversion

Ringtone files are small — WMA to GSRT finishes in seconds.

How to convert WMA to GSRT

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose gsrt or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your gsrt file right afterwards

About formats

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a family of proprietary audio codecs developed by Microsoft and first released in 1999 as part of the Windows Media framework. Created to compete with MP3 and AAC, WMA Standard uses perceptual coding to deliver what Microsoft claimed was near-CD quality at bitrates as low as 64 kbps — roughly half the data rate MP3 typically needed for comparable results. The codec family grew to include WMA Professional for surround sound and high-resolution audio, WMA Lossless for bit-perfect archival compression, and WMA Voice optimized for spoken content at very low bitrates. Deep integration with Windows, Windows Media Player, and the Zune ecosystem gave WMA a strong distribution advantage throughout the 2000s, and digital rights management (DRM) support made it attractive to online music stores of that era. Encoding and decoding are handled natively by Windows, requiring no third-party software for playback on any Windows machine. Cross-platform support has improved through libraries like FFmpeg and GStreamer, though WMA remains less universally compatible than MP3 or AAC on non-Microsoft devices. The format still appears in legacy media libraries, though newer codecs have largely taken its place for streaming and portable use.
Initial release: 1999
GSRT is a purpose-built ringtone format developed by Grandstream Networks for its line of IP phones and VoIP endpoint devices. Each file begins with a fixed-size header identifying sample rate (typically 8 kHz or 16 kHz), bit depth, and payload length, followed by PCM or mu-law encoded audio data optimized for the small speakers found in desk phones. The design prioritizes minimal decode complexity — Grandstream handsets run on embedded processors with limited memory, so the format avoids transform stages or complex bitstream parsing. Ringtones are usually provisioned through a web management interface or a centralized configuration server, letting IT administrators push branded audio to an entire fleet of phones at once. Although GSRT occupies a narrow niche within enterprise VoIP telephony, its straightforward binary layout means conversion tools can map the payload directly to WAV with minimal effort. Key advantages include rock-solid playback reliability on Grandstream hardware, negligible latency from file read to speaker output, and seamless integration with the provisioning ecosystem for company-wide ringtone deployment.
Initial release: 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WMA to GSRT?

GSRT is the proprietary ringtone format for Grandstream IP phones. The phones reject non-GSRT audio files, so converting your WMA clip to GSRT is the only way to set a custom ringtone.

Which Grandstream phone models support GSRT ringtones?

The GXP, GRP, and GXV series all accept GSRT files uploaded through the phone web interface. Check your model documentation for the exact ringtone upload path in the admin panel.

Is there a recommended length for GSRT ringtones?

Grandstream recommends keeping ringtones under 30 seconds. Longer files may be truncated or rejected by the phone firmware, and shorter clips loop more naturally during an incoming call.

How do I upload a GSRT ringtone to my Grandstream phone?

Access your phone admin panel via its IP address in a web browser, navigate to the ringtone settings section, and upload the GSRT file. The phone will store it and make it available in ringtone selection.

Can I create several GSRT ringtones from WMA clips at once?

Yes — upload multiple WMA audio clips and Convertio produces a GSRT version of each simultaneously. Download them individually and upload each to your Grandstream phones as needed.