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FLAC to WAV Converter

Convert FLAC to WAV online. Free, no sign-up.

Click to choose a file or drag and drop it here

FLAC files only

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How it works

1

Add your FLAC

Choose the FLAC file (most come from lossless music downloads and CD rips), up to 200 MB.

2

Convert to WAV

One press gives you uncompressed 16-bit WAV at the original sample rate. Long files take a little longer; keep the page open.

3

Save the WAV

Lossless to uncompressed, for burning and editing. Download it straight to your phone or computer.

FLAC vs WAV at a glance

FLACWAV
Full nameFree Lossless Audio CodecWaveform Audio File
CompressionLosslessNone (uncompressed)
Typical file sizeAbout 5-6 MB per minuteAbout 10 MB per minute (CD quality)
Opens onAndroid, Windows, most players; not every car or older iPhone appEvery computer and editor
Best forArchiving music without losing qualityEditing, recording, studio work

Convert FLAC to WAV when a program, DJ controller, CD burning tool or older device does not support FLAC. Both formats are lossless, so the music sounds exactly the same; WAV simply stores it uncompressed.

FLAC vs WAV: what changes

FLAC compresses audio without throwing anything away, usually to about half to two thirds of the WAV size. WAV is the plain, uncompressed version that every audio program understands. Converting between them is lossless at CD quality: you trade disk space for compatibility.

When to convert FLAC to WAV

Use it for burning an audio CD, importing into DJ software or hardware that skips FLAC, editing in older audio programs, or sending stems to a studio that works in WAV.

Before you convert

The WAV is saved as 16-bit PCM, which is CD quality and identical for normal 16-bit FLAC files. High-resolution 24-bit FLAC is reduced to 16-bit, which is inaudible for listening but worth knowing for studio work. Tags such as artist and album are not reliably kept in WAV.

Common problems and fixes

My DJ or editing software does not read FLAC

Many DJ controllers, samplers and older editors only take WAV. The converted WAV has exactly the same sound as your FLAC.

The file doubled in size

FLAC compresses losslessly; WAV does not compress at all. Converting back to WAV restores the full, larger size.

High-resolution tracks are over the limit

A long 24-bit/96 kHz track in WAV can be very large, but the upload size counts the FLAC, so most tracks under 200 MB work.

FLAC to WAV: output details

You uploadFLAC (.flac), usually from lossless music downloads and CD rips
You getuncompressed 16-bit WAV at the original sample rate
Keptfull length; one stereo or mono track
Size limit200 MB per file

Frequently asked questions

Is FLAC to WAV lossless?

Yes for standard CD-quality FLAC (16-bit). The audio samples are identical; only the storage changes.

Why is the WAV bigger?

FLAC compresses the audio losslessly, while WAV stores it uncompressed. WAV files are typically 1.5 to 2 times larger.

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