How do I convert WAV to FLAC?

Drop your WAV file onto the converter above, make sure FLAC is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the FLAC file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert WAV to FLAC here?

Yes. WAV to FLAC conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the WAV to FLAC converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting WAV to FLAC reduce quality?

No — FLAC preserves the content of your WAV file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple WAV files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert FLAC back to WAV?

Yes — use our FLAC to WAV converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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WAVFLAC

Convert WAV to FLAC

Free, fast and private. Your WAV files are converted right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to convert WAV to FLAC

1
Add your WAV files
Drag and drop WAV files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose FLAC
FLAC is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your FLAC
Download each FLAC file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

WAV vs FLAC

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WAV · Waveform Audio

WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio. It's lossless and universally editable but takes about ten times the space of an MP3.

Type: Audio
Extension: .wav
MIME: audio/wav
Best for: recording, editing and mastering audio

Lossless

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FLAC · Free Lossless Audio Codec

FLAC compresses audio without losing any quality, typically halving the size of a WAV file.

Type: Audio
Extension: .flac
MIME: audio/flac
Best for: archiving CDs and high-fidelity music libraries

LosslessOpen standard

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WAV to FLAC: frequently asked questions

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