FLAC (.flac)
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without discarding any data, so it sounds identical to the original while still being smaller than uncompressed WAV.
Frequently asked questions
What is a .flac file?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without discarding any data, so it sounds identical to the original while still being smaller than uncompressed WAV.
What is FLAC good for?
FLAC works well for archival-quality music collections, audiophile listening, editing without generational quality loss.
What are the downsides of FLAC?
Larger files than lossy formats like MP3 Not supported on some older or budget hardware
How do I convert FLAC to another format?
You can convert FLAC to MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.