How to convert FLAC to WAV
- Drop your FLAC file on the box above or click the box to choose it.
- WAV is already selected. Pick a quality, and trim the start or end if you need to.
- Click Convert and watch the progress bar. Files that can be copied without re-encoding are ready in seconds.
- Click Download to save the WAV file.
Why convert FLAC to WAV?
FLAC is lossless compressed audio: it keeps every detail of the original at about half the size of WAV. Music collectors love it, but many cars, phones and apps can't play it.
WAV is uncompressed audio and the standard in recording and editing software. Nothing is lost, but a minute of stereo sound takes about 10 MB.
Choose WAV when you are going to edit the sound or a program needs audio without any compression.
FLAC and WAV at a glance
| Format | FLAC | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed |
| Typical codecs | FLAC | PCM |
| Best for | lossless music archives | uncompressed sound for editing |
| Opens in | Some players and apps | Every device and app |
Good to know
- Both formats are lossless, so the WAV sounds exactly like the FLAC; it is just about twice the size.
Questions about converting FLAC to WAV
Is the FLAC to WAV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Your browser reads and converts the file on your own device; nothing is sent to 4Dev or anyone else.
Is there a size limit?
Files can be up to 500 MB. The result is built in your device's memory, so very large files are better converted on a computer than on a phone.
Will I lose quality?
No. WAV stores the result without loss, so the conversion itself adds no artifacts.
Which browsers can do this?
Current Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on a computer, and Chrome or Safari on a phone. The format list only offers what your browser can actually create.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it's free to use. No signup, no email required. Get results on this page.
How do I get my result?
Use the tool on this page. Your result appears here; no email delivery is required.