How to use the FLAC to WAV converter
- Choose your FLAC file or drop it on the box.
- No quality setting needed: WAV is uncompressed.
- Click "Convert to WAV". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your WAV and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert FLAC to WAV?
Some DJ software, samplers, CD-burning tools and older editors need WAV rather than FLAC. Both are lossless, so nothing changes in the sound.
- FLAC: much larger than MP3.
- WAV: no quality loss.
- WAV: accepted by every audio editor.
Expect the WAV to be roughly twice the size of the FLAC.
FLAC vs WAV
| FLAC | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | Josh Coalson and the Xiph.Org Foundation (2001) | Microsoft and IBM (1991) |
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed |
| Codec | FLAC | PCM |
| Best for | CD rips, hi-res music and archiving | Recording, editing, sound effects and mastering |
| Plays on | Android, Windows 10 and later, recent iPhones (Files app), VLC and hi-fi streamers; older iTunes and some car stereos do not | Every computer and audio editor, most phones and browsers |
Does converting FLAC to WAV lose quality?
Both FLAC and WAV are lossless (or uncompressed), so the audio is identical after conversion, sample for sample.
How long does it take?
A few seconds for a song, and under a minute for an hour-long recording on most computers.
What is a FLAC file?
FLAC compresses audio without throwing anything away: decode it and you get exactly the original. Files are about half the size of WAV. It is the favourite format for CD rips and hi-res music downloads.
What is a WAV file?
WAV usually stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio, the same data as an audio CD. Quality is perfect but files are large: about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay or sign up to use the FLAC to WAV converter?
No. There is no account, no payment and no watermark. The only limit is 1 GB per file, set by what browsers can handle.
Do you keep a copy of my files?
We never receive them. All processing happens on your device, so there is nothing for us to store or delete.
Will the WAV sound as good as the FLAC?
Both FLAC and WAV are lossless (or uncompressed), so the audio is identical after conversion, sample for sample.
Can I convert WAV back to FLAC?
Yes, use the WAV to FLAC converter.
FLAC files will not import into iTunes or Apple Music. What should I do?
Convert FLAC to ALAC (lossless) or MP3.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open the page in your phone's browser and choose a file. Phones have less memory than computers, so very large files are better converted on a laptop or desktop.