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FLAC Converter - Lossless Audio for Audiophiles

Convert FLAC to MP3, WAV, AAC and more. Create lossless FLAC from any audio.

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Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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What is FLAC?

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without losing any quality. Unlike MP3 or AAC, FLAC preserves every bit of the original recording while reducing file size by 50-60%.

FLAC is the gold standard for audiophiles and music archivists. It is open-source, royalty-free, and supported by most modern devices. When you want perfect audio quality in a smaller package than WAV, FLAC is the answer.

Why Convert FLAC Files?

FLAC is excellent but not universally supported:

Device compatibility - Some devices, especially older ones, need MP3
File size concerns - FLAC is smaller than WAV but larger than MP3
Platform requirements - iTunes prefers ALAC, Apple's lossless format
Editing workflows - Some DAWs prefer WAV or AIFF

Convert FLAC to Other Formats

FLAC to MP3

Create portable versions of your lossless collection. MP3 at 320kbps works on every device while keeping excellent quality for casual listening.

FLAC to WAV

Decompress for editing or maximum compatibility. WAV is uncompressed, identical quality to the FLAC source, just in a different container.

FLAC to AAC

Create files for Apple devices and iTunes. AAC provides better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate.

FLAC to OGG

Open-source lossy compression for applications preferring royalty-free formats.

Convert Other Formats to FLAC

Create lossless archives from your audio:

WAV to FLAC

Compress uncompressed audio without quality loss. Reduce WAV file sizes by 50-60% while maintaining bit-perfect audio.

AIFF to FLAC

Archive Mac audio in cross-platform lossless format. FLAC offers better compression than AIFF.

CD to FLAC

Rip audio CDs to FLAC for perfect digital archives. FLAC preserves CD quality exactly.

FLAC Technical Specifications

Full name: Free Lossless Audio Codec
Developer: Xiph.Org Foundation
File extension: .flac
Compression: Lossless
Bit depth: Up to 32-bit
Sample rates: 1 Hz to 655,350 Hz
Channels: Up to 8
Typical compression: 50-60% of original size

FLAC Compatibility

Devices That Support FLAC

Most Android devices
Windows 10/11 (native)
macOS (with apps like VLC)
Most modern car stereos
Audiophile DACs and streamers
Plex, Sonos, and streaming devices

Limited FLAC Support

iPhone/iPad (requires third-party apps)
iTunes (prefers ALAC)
Older MP3 players

How to Convert FLAC Files

Upload your FLAC file - Select your lossless audio
Choose your output format - MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, and more
Download converted file - Get your audio in the new format

Works on Any Device

Convert FLAC files in your browser:

Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
iPhone, iPad, Android

Pro Tip

Build your music library in FLAC as the master format. Create lossy copies (MP3, AAC) for devices as needed. This workflow ensures you always have perfect quality available.

Common Mistake

Deleting FLAC files after converting to MP3. Keep your lossless masters-storage is cheap, and you cannot recover lossless quality from MP3.

Best For

Audiophiles, music collectors, and anyone who values perfect audio quality. Essential for archiving CD collections and high-resolution audio.

Not Recommended

FLAC is overkill for voice recordings, podcasts, or situations where file size matters more than quality. Use MP3 or AAC for speech content.

Frequently Asked Questions

FLAC is lossless-it preserves perfect audio quality. MP3 is lossy-it discards some audio data. FLAC is objectively better quality but creates larger files and has less device support.

Yes. MP3 is lossy compression. You lose some audio information, but at high bitrates (256-320kbps), most listeners cannot hear the difference.

Not natively. iOS requires third-party apps like VLC for FLAC playback. For native support, convert FLAC to ALAC (Apple Lossless) or AAC.

Identical audio quality. FLAC is 50-60% smaller due to lossless compression. WAV is uncompressed. Choose FLAC for storage efficiency, WAV for maximum compatibility with audio editors.

FLAC files are typically 50-60% smaller than WAV. A 50MB WAV file becomes 20-25MB as FLAC with zero quality loss.

Keep FLAC as your master archive. Create MP3 copies for portable devices. You can always make new MP3s from FLAC, but you cannot create lossless from lossy.

Yes. FLAC is open-source and royalty-free. Unlike MP3 or AAC, there are no licensing fees or patents to worry about.

FLAC does not have a fixed bitrate like MP3. Bitrate varies based on content, typically 700-1400 kbps for CD-quality audio. The quality is always lossless regardless of bitrate.

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