WAV to FLAC Converter
Drop in WAV files and get FLAC back in seconds, processed entirely on your device.
WAV files (most other audio and video files work too). Files stay on your device.
How it works
- Choose your WAV file, or drop it on the page. You can add several files at once.
- Nothing to tune: FLAC is lossless, so the audio is preserved exactly.
- Click Convert. Processing happens on your device and shows progress; you can cancel at any time.
- Preview the result and download the FLAC file. With several files, download them all as one ZIP.
About WAV to FLAC conversion
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, RIFF container) suits editing, mastering, sampling and handing audio between programs without quality loss. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) suits archiving a CD collection and keeping masters at about half the size of WAV.
Both formats keep the full audio signal, so the conversion does not change how the audio sounds. Samples are carried across exactly, and only the container and compression change.
For a 4-minute track, a typical WAV file is about 42 MB and a typical FLAC file is about 24 MB. Your own result depends on the bitrate and the audio itself.
WAV vs FLAC
FLAC support: Plays in all current browsers, Android, and most music apps. Apple added full system support in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra.
WAV support: Opens in every audio editor and operating system. Browsers and phones play it, though not every player shows tags.
| Detail | WAV | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Uncompressed | Lossless |
| Codec | PCM | FLAC |
| Typical bitrate | 1,411 kbps at CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo); higher at 24-bit or 96 kHz | about 500 to 1,000 kbps, roughly 50 to 60 percent of the WAV size |
| A 4-minute track | about 42 MB | about 24 MB |
| File extensions | .wav, .wave | .flac |
| Best for | editing, mastering, sampling and handing audio between programs without quality loss | archiving a CD collection and keeping masters at about half the size of WAV |
| Introduced | 1991 | 2001 |
Quality and compatibility notes
- FLAC: Still several times larger than MP3 or AAC, and not every car stereo or older player supports it.
- WAV: Large files: about 10 MB per minute at CD quality. The classic format stops at 4 GB, which RF64 extends.
- Tags: FLAC stores vorbis comments and embedded pictures.
Questions
Does converting WAV to FLAC reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep every sample, so the audio is identical.
How big will the FLAC file be?
For a 4-minute track, a typical WAV file is about 42 MB and a typical FLAC file is about 24 MB. Your own result depends on the bitrate and the audio itself.
Is my WAV file uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your device. The file is never sent to a server, and nothing is stored after you close the page.