Convertor

Audio converter

WAV to FLAC

Convert a WAV file to FLAC — lossless compression at roughly half the size.

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WAVFLAC100% local · no upload

Drop your wav here, or browse

Up to 500 MB · .wav

Runs 100% in your browser — your file is never uploaded.

Guide

How to convert wav to flac

  1. Pick your WAV file

    Drop a .wav file up to 500 MB on the converter.

  2. Convert to FLAC

    Your browser compresses the audio losslessly into a FLAC container.

  3. Download the FLAC

    Save a bit-perfect file at roughly half the WAV size.

TipRequires Chrome or Edge — FLAC encoding is not exposed by Firefox or Safari.

Format details

Input formats
WAV
Output format
FLAC
Privacy
No upload · processed locally

Frequently asked questions

Is FLAC to WAV quality-lossless?

Yes — FLAC is lossless compression, so the decoded audio is bit-identical to the WAV source, just stored more efficiently.

How much smaller is FLAC than WAV?

Typically 40-60% smaller depending on the music — with zero quality cost.

Which players support FLAC?

Almost everything these days — Android, VLC, Foobar2000, modern car systems and all desktop platforms. Apple Music added FLAC support in 2024.

Why does my browser not support this tool?

FLAC encoding uses the browser’s WebCodecs AudioEncoder, currently available in Chromium browsers — use Chrome or Edge.

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