How to use the WAV to FLAC
- Add your .wav file.
- FLAC is preselected.
- Press “Convert” and download the FLAC file.
Is WAV to FLAC lossless?
Yes. FLAC is lossless compression: when the FLAC is played or converted back to WAV, the audio is bit-for-bit identical. Files are typically 40–60% smaller than WAV, depending on the music.
Sample rate and bit depth
The converter keeps the sample rate and channels of your WAV, so a 44.1 kHz CD-quality file stays 44.1 kHz. 16-bit and 24-bit sources are stored losslessly; some 32-bit float WAVs may be saved at 24-bit, which FLAC supports at most.
WAV or FLAC: which is better?
The sound is the same. WAV is simpler and preferred by some editing software; FLAC is smaller and supports tags like artist and album. Use FLAC for your library and WAV while you are editing.
How the converter works
Conversion runs in your browser with FFmpeg (WebAssembly), so your file is not uploaded. The first conversion downloads the converter engine (about 30 MB) once; files up to 500 MB are supported.
Frequently asked questions
Will WAV to FLAC reduce quality?
No. FLAC is lossless, so quality stays exactly the same.
How much smaller will the file be?
Usually 40–60% smaller than the WAV.
Can I convert FLAC back to WAV?
Yes. Add the FLAC file and choose WAV as the output.