FLAC to WAV
Convert FLAC files to WAV right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
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- No account
- Free, no watermark
Drop FLAC files here
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How it works
How to convert FLAC to WAV
Add your files
Drop FLAC files into the box above, or press Choose files. You can add as many as you like.
Wait a moment
Each file is converted on your device as soon as you add it. Adjust the settings first if you need to.
Download
Save each file on its own, or download everything at once as a ZIP file.
Why
Why convert FLAC to WAV?
Some editors, DJ software, samplers and older devices read WAV but not FLAC. Both are lossless, so the WAV sounds exactly the same, it just takes more space.
Compared
FLAC and WAV compared
| Property | FLAC | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed (PCM) |
| Size per minute | About 5 to 6 MB | About 10 MB (CD quality stereo) |
| Best for | Archiving music in full quality | Recording, editing and audio production |
| Compatibility | Most modern players; many phones, cars and apps do not support it | Plays almost everywhere |
Formats
About the formats
What is FLAC?
FLAC compresses audio without losing any quality, typically to around half the size of WAV. It is popular for music archives, but the files are still large and not every device can play them.
What is WAV?
WAV stores audio uncompressed, so it keeps full quality but takes a lot of space: about 10 MB per minute at CD quality. It is the standard format for editing in audio software.
Questions
Questions and answers
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. ConvertOrino converts your files with code that runs in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, nobody else can see your files, and they are gone as soon as you close the page.
Is any quality lost converting FLAC to WAV?
No. Both formats are lossless. The sound is identical, and 24 bit FLAC files stay 24 bit in the WAV.
Are the title, artist and album kept?
Yes. Tags such as title, artist, album and year are copied to the new file wherever the format can store them. Embedded cover art is not copied.
Is the FLAC to WAV tool free?
Yes, completely free. There is no sign up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit, because your own device does the work. Very large files are limited by the memory of your device. Phones handle files of a few hundred megabytes, computers handle much more.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser, including Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox, on phones, tablets and computers. Nothing needs to be installed.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the conversion works without an internet connection, which also proves that your files are not sent anywhere.
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