WAV to FLAC
Convert WAV files to FLAC right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- No upload
- No account
- Free, no watermark
Drop WAV files here
Converted on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
How to convert WAV to FLAC
Add your files
Drop WAV 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 WAV to FLAC?
FLAC keeps every detail of a WAV file but makes it about half the size. It is the best way to archive recordings and CD rips without losing quality.
Compared
WAV and FLAC compared
| Property | WAV | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
| Compression | Uncompressed (PCM) | Lossless |
| Size per minute | About 10 MB (CD quality stereo) | About 5 to 6 MB |
| Best for | Recording, editing and audio production | Archiving music in full quality |
| Compatibility | Plays almost everywhere | Most modern players; many phones, cars and apps do not support it |
Formats
About the formats
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.
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.
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 FLAC really lossless?
Yes. Decoding a FLAC file gives back the exact same audio as the WAV, bit for bit. 24 bit recordings stay 24 bit.
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 WAV to FLAC 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.
More tools
Related tools
Need another format? Pick what you have and what you want, and the right converter opens.
Last updated