FLAC to WAV converter
Turn FLAC files into WAV in seconds, inside this tab. Nothing is uploaded.
- Runs on your device
- No upload
- No sign-up
- Free
Drop FLAC files here (any other format works too)
Stays on this device: nothing is uploaded. You can also drag a file here or paste it.
WAV: editing, mastering, importing into DAWs and video editors.
How to convert FLAC to WAV
- Choose your .flac files or drop them on the box above. You can add several.
- WAV is already selected. Lossless formats have no bitrate to set.
- Conversion starts straight away. Press Download next to each finished file, or Download all.
FLAC vs WAV
| FLAC | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | lossless | lossless |
| Codec | FLAC | Uncompressed PCM |
| Size | about 5–6 MB for CD-quality music | 10.1 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo |
| Plays on | Android, Windows 10+, macOS and iOS 11+ (Files app), VLC, most hi-fi players | Every desktop OS, most phones and all audio software |
FLAC. FLAC compresses audio like a ZIP file compresses text: the file gets 40–60% smaller, and every sample comes back bit-for-bit identical on playback.
WAV. WAV stores raw PCM samples with no compression at all. What you save is exactly what the editor sees, which is why studios and editors use it.
What happens to quality
Both are lossless, so the WAV file holds exactly the same samples as the FLAC. Nothing is lost. Hear the difference between lossless and MP3 yourself.
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Questions people ask
How do I convert FLAC to WAV without uploading?
Choose or drop your .flac file above. AudioKit converts it to WAV inside your browser with ffmpeg.wasm and gives you a download. The file is never sent to a server, and you can convert several at once.
Will I lose quality converting FLAC to WAV?
Both are lossless, so the WAV file holds exactly the same samples as the FLAC. Nothing is lost.
Why is the WAV file so much bigger?
WAV is lossless: 10.1 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo. FLAC is also lossless, so sizes are in the same range.
Where does FLAC play and where does WAV?
FLAC: Android, Windows 10+, macOS and iOS 11+ (Files app), VLC, most hi-fi players. WAV: Every desktop OS, most phones and all audio software.
Is this FLAC to WAV converter safe?
It’s about as private as a converter can be: nothing is uploaded, there is no account and no installer. The page needs a modern browser with WebAssembly (any current Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari).