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FLAC converter
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from FLAC
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAC | MP3 | plays on every device · smaller file | ||
| FLAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit | ||
| FLAC | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · smaller file | ||
| FLAC | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · smaller file | ||
| FLAC | OGG | open and royalty-free · smaller file | ||
| FLAC | OPUS | most efficient for speech · smaller file |
What is FLAC?
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Music archivists and hi-fi listeners prefer it.
Music archives, hi-fi listening and CD backups.
Strengths
- Lossless, CD quality and beyond
- About half the size of WAV
- Tag support
Weaknesses
- 3-5 times larger than MP3
- Limited on some Apple devices and older players
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
|---|---|
| Created by | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Year | 2001 |
| Extensions | .flac |
| MIME | audio/flac, audio/x-flac |
| Family | Audio |
Convert to FLAC
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAV | FLAC | lossless at half size · studio recording | ||
| MP3 | FLAC | lossless at half size · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | FLAC | lossless at half size · iPhone voice memo | ||
| AAC | FLAC | lossless at half size · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | FLAC | lossless at half size · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | FLAC | lossless at half size · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| WMA | FLAC | lossless at half size · old Windows Media audio | ||
| AIFF | FLAC | lossless at half size · Mac studio recording | ||
| MP4 | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · phone video | ||
| MOV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · screen recording | ||
| MKV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · OBS and film recordings | ||
| AVI | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · old camcorder footage | ||
| WMV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is FLAC?
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Music archivists and hi-fi listeners prefer it.
What is FLAC used for?
Music archives, hi-fi listening and CD backups.
Which formats can FLAC be converted to?
On this page FLAC files convert to MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS. WAV, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, AIFF, MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into FLAC.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.