FLAC compresses audio to about half its size without losing anything: decoding gives back exactly what went in. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost. FLAC files can be saved as AAC, AIFF, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is a FLAC file?
FLAC – FLAC lossless audio. FLAC compresses audio to about half its size without losing anything: decoding gives back exactly what went in. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How to convert a FLAC file
- Click Select File, or drop your .flac files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example AAC.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
FLAC at a glance
| FLAC | |
|---|---|
| Layout | A stream of sound |
| Editable | In audio editors |
| Created by | Xiph.Org, 2001 |
| Best for | Keeping music at full quality |
Frequently asked questions
What is a FLAC file?
FLAC compresses audio to about half its size without losing anything: decoding gives back exactly what went in. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How do I open a FLAC file?
Most media players open FLAC files: VLC plays almost every audio format, and the player on your phone or computer handles the common ones. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP3 here.
Is converting FLAC files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my FLAC files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting audio needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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