WAV to FLAC
WAV to FLAC is a free online audio converter for changing WAV files into FLAC files. WAV to FLAC accepts 3 MIME types, returns audio/flac, includes 0 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .wav file here
or click to choose
Key facts
- Input
- 1 format: WAV (audio/wav, audio/wave, audio/x-wav)
- Output
- FLAC (audio/flac)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 0 controls; default conversion path
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use WAV to FLAC
- 1
Open your WAV file
Drop your WAV file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
No options to configure. WAV to FLAC uses sensible defaults.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your FLAC file is ready to download in seconds.
WAV to FLAC details
First, WAV to FLAC reads WAV source files and prepares FLAC output for the audio workflow. Next, WAV to FLAC keeps the conversion path simple with no extra controls. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Compress a WAV file to FLAC without losing any audio quality. FLAC files are typically 40;60% smaller than the equivalent WAV and decode bit-perfect, making it the go-to format for archiving and high-quality libraries. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using ffmpeg.wasm; nothing is uploaded. Expect a few seconds for a 5-minute song; longer files may take a minute or two.
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Frequently asked
What is WAV to FLAC?
WAV to FLAC is a free online audio converter for changing WAV files into FLAC files. WAV to FLAC accepts 3 MIME types, returns audio/flac, includes 0 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does WAV to FLAC accept and create?
WAV to FLAC accepts WAV files (audio/wav, audio/wave, audio/x-wav) and creates FLAC files (audio/flac). There are no required settings before conversion.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. WAV to FLAC runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use WAV to FLAC?
Open WAV to FLAC, drop in your WAV file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a FLAC file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for WAV to FLAC?
Because WAV to FLAC runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.