FLAC Converter
FLAC keeps every bit of the original, at a size worth trading down.
Up to 50 MB per file. Sign up free to convert files up to 100 MB.
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Checking files and selected output formats.
How to convert FLAC files online
Convert lossless FLAC audio to portable formats for device playback, or to WAV for DAW editing.
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Upload your FLAC audio
Drag and drop FLAC files, hi-res music, CD rips, or studio masters. All FLAC compression levels (0-8) and bit depths up to 24-bit/192 kHz are supported. Vorbis comments and embedded cover art are read automatically.
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Pick your target format
Choose MP3 at 320 kbps for universal device playback, AAC for iPhone and iPad, WAV for DAW import, or ALAC (M4A) for lossless Apple Music libraries. Converting FLAC to MP3 shrinks files by 70-80%.
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Download converted tracks
Download your audio with album art, track titles, and artist metadata carried over. Lossless-to-lossless conversions (FLAC to WAV, FLAC to ALAC) preserve every bit of audio data.
Audio Format Comparison
Choose the right output format when converting FLAC audio files.
| Format | Quality | File size | Compatibility | Best For |
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| MP3 | Lossy | Small | Universal | Music, podcasts, everyday playback |
| AAC | Lossy | Small | Apple, most devices | iPhone, iTunes, streaming |
| FLAC | Lossless | Large | Most players | Archiving, audiophile quality |
| WAV | Lossless | Very large | Universal | Audio editing, professional use |
| OGG | Lossy | Small | Web, Linux, games | Open-source apps, web audio |
| M4A | Lossy (AAC) | Small | Apple, most players | iTunes, Apple Music library |
Reasons to convert FLAC Audio
iPhones, iPads, and some older devices do not support FLAC natively. Convert FLAC to ALAC (M4A) for lossless Apple playback, or to MP3 for universal compatibility on every device and car stereo.
FLAC files are still large (15-30 MB per song). Convert to MP3 at 320 kbps for files under 10 MB that sound virtually identical for casual listening, suited to email and messaging.
Some DAWs do not import FLAC directly. Convert FLAC to WAV for guaranteed import into Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and every other professional audio workstation.
Apple Music and iTunes do not play FLAC. Convert to ALAC (M4A) for bit-perfect lossless audio in the Apple ecosystem. FLAC to ALAC is a lossless-to-lossless conversion with zero quality loss.
Many music distribution services accept WAV but not FLAC for master uploads. Convert FLAC to WAV for lossless masters on DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, and other distribution platforms.
Convert FLAC audio online, no desktop apps, no plugins. Files up to 100 MB are always free, and files are deleted from our servers within 1 hour.
About the FLAC Format
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an open-source lossless audio codec released in 2001 by the Xiph.org Foundation. It compresses audio files to approximately 50-70% of their original size with absolutely zero quality loss, every single bit of the original recording is preserved and perfectly reconstructable upon decoding.
FLAC is the preferred format for audiophiles, music archivists, and anyone who demands perfect audio fidelity. It is supported by major streaming services including Spotify and Tidal for high-resolution audio delivery, and plays natively on most modern music players and devices. FLAC strikes the ideal balance between lossless quality and practical file sizes, making it the gold standard for music collections where quality matters.