FLAC to WAV converter
To convert FLAC to WAV, drop your FLAC file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the WAV. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| FLAC to WAV | What happens |
|---|---|
| Format | 16-bit PCM WAV |
| Sample rate | Kept |
| Bit depth | 16-bit. A 24-bit FLAC is rounded to 16 bits (CD quality) |
| Size | Around twice the FLAC |
| Browser support | FLAC decodes in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari |
How to convert FLAC to WAV
- Add your FLAC. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes WAV straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the WAV.
Why WAV
FLAC and WAV are both lossless; WAV is the one older players, car stereos and some editors still require.
Questions
Yes for normal 16-bit FLAC files. A 24-bit FLAC is written as 16-bit, which is CD quality and inaudible as a difference for listening, but not bit-identical.
FLAC compresses without loss; WAV does not compress at all.
No, title, artist and cover art are not copied into the WAV.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.