How to Convert FLAC to WAV online
FLAC is lossless audio – CD quality at about half the size of WAV. Drop your FLAC below to save it as a WAV – and trim it on the waveform first if you like. It all happens on your any device.
Drop an audio file here
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC… · nothing is uploaded
Trimmed on your device. Your audio is never uploaded.
Step by step: Convert FLAC to WAV online
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Open this page in any modern browser – Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox, on a computer or phone.
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Drop your file onto the box above, or click it to choose a file.
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The whole file is selected by default. Drag the handles on the waveform only if you want to cut it.
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Choose WAV as the format, then download. Click Download to save the result. It goes wherever your browser saves downloads.
What changes when you convert FLAC to WAV
- WAV is uncompressed, so the file will be much bigger than the FLAC (about 10 MB per minute of stereo) – that's normal.
- WAV can't add back detail the FLAC didn't have, but editors and DAWs handle it without any decoding problems.
About FLAC and WAV
- FLAC is lossless audio – CD quality at about half the size of WAV. Many phones, cars and apps don't play it, and the files are large to share.
- WAV is uncompressed audio – exact quality, but about 10 MB per minute of stereo sound. Audio editors, DAWs and some upload forms ask for WAV.
Good to know
- Nothing is installed and there's no account. The conversion runs in your browser tab, so it works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook.
- The file is decoded by your browser's built-in audio support. If one browser can't open it, try Chrome or Firefox.
FLAC vs WAV
| FLAC | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | None (PCM) |
| Best for | Archiving music at full quality | Editing, mastering and sound effects |
| Support | Android, computers and most browsers; limited elsewhere | Universal on computers |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting FLAC to WAV reduce quality?
No. WAV is uncompressed, so no further quality is lost.
Can I cut the audio at the same time?
Yes. Drag the start and end handles on the waveform, preview it, and add a fade in or out if you want.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your audio never leaves your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
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