WAV to FLAC Converter
Convert WAV to FLAC for free, right in your browser – no sign-up and no upload to a server.
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Supported formats: WAV · Max size: 500 MB
Your file stays on your device – it is never uploaded. Only convert files you own or have the right to use.
WAV to FLAC is lossless compression: the audio stays identical while the file shrinks by about half. A great way to archive studio recordings and CD rips.
FLAC can be converted back to WAV at any time with no loss.
How to convert WAV to FLAC
Choose a file
Drop your WAV file into the box or click “Choose file”.
Click “Convert”
Conversion runs in your browser, so the file is never sent anywhere.
Download the result
You get a ready FLAC file – download it with one click.
WAV vs FLAC: comparison
| Property | WAV | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Uncompressed | Lossless |
| Quality | Maximum (CD quality and above) | Excellent – identical to the original |
| File size | Very large (about 10 MB per minute) | Medium (about 40–60% of the WAV size) |
| Compatibility | Supported by all audio software and Windows | Most players and phones; some older devices cannot play it |
| Best for | Audio editing, music production, archiving | Music libraries, audiophile listening, archiving |
Why convert to FLAC
- No audio quality loss
- About half the size of WAV
- Supports tags and cover art
Good to know about FLAC
- Larger than MP3
- Some older players cannot play it
What is WAV?
An uncompressed audio format used in studios and editors. Audio editing, music production, archiving.
What is FLAC?
A lossless audio format – WAV quality at roughly half the size. Music libraries, audiophile listening, archiving.
When to choose WAV to FLAC
FLAC compresses audio losslessly: decoding it gives the same sound as the WAV. It typically takes roughly half the space, though the exact result depends on the music. It is great for archiving recordings, CD rips and studio masters.
Common problems and fixes
- The file shrank less than you expected – normal for noisy or dense recordings, which are harder to compress.
- Some WAV files carry extra information (metadata) that is not always transferred – check titles and artist names.
- Older equipment and some programs do not support FLAC – you would then need WAV or MP3.
- A large file takes longer to convert in a browser than in desktop software.
Tips
To verify an archive, you can later convert the FLAC back to WAV and compare the file size or the sound.