Convert WAV to FLAC
Free, private, and instant. Your WAV files are converted to FLAC entirely inside your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server, so there's no waiting for uploads and no privacy risk.
Convert WAV to FLAC NowAbout WAV (Waveform Audio File Format)
Uncompressed PCM audio — a bit-perfect copy of the recording with zero quality loss. WAV is the standard for studio work, DJ sets, mastering, and any workflow where the file will be edited or processed again. The tradeoff is size: roughly 10 MB per minute of stereo audio at CD quality.
Best for: studio editing, mastering, DJing, archiving masters
About FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
Lossless compression: identical audio quality to WAV at roughly half the file size. FLAC is the go-to for archiving music collections and delivering masters, and it's the required upload format for several distribution platforms. It supports embedded metadata and album art, which WAV handles poorly.
Best for: archiving, music distribution, audiophile listening
How to convert WAV to FLAC
- Open the converter — FLAC will be preselected as the output format.
- Drag and drop your WAV files (batch conversion supported).
- Optionally pick a platform preset (ACX audiobook, Spotify, podcast) or enable loudness normalization, silence trimming, or noise reduction.
- Click Convert — processing happens on your own device.
- Preview the result and download your FLAC files.
WAV vs FLAC: what changes?
WAV is a lossless format, while FLAC is lossless. Both formats are lossless, so the conversion is bit-perfect — no quality is lost in either direction. The difference is file size and compatibility.