FLAC to WAV Converter
Converting FLAC to WAV decompresses your lossless audio into standard uncompressed PCM format. This is a completely lossless operation — the WAV output is bit-for-bit identical to the original recording. WAV is required by some older DAWs and audio processing tools that don't natively support FLAC.
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This is a perfectly lossless conversion. FLAC to WAV decompresses the audio to its original uncompressed form. The output is identical to what was originally encoded — not a single sample is altered.
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How to Convert FLAC to WAV
- 1
Upload your FLAC file.
- 2
Select WAV as the output.
- 3
Click Convert and download the uncompressed WAV.
FLAC vs WAV — Format Comparison
| Feature | FLAC | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Codec | FLAC | PCM (uncompressed) |
| Lossless | Yes | Yes |
| Extension | .flac | .wav |
| Best For | Audiophile music collections | Professional music production and mastering |
FLAC Strengths
- 100% lossless — bit-for-bit identical to original
- Open source and royalty-free
- 50-60% smaller than uncompressed WAV
WAV Strengths
- Lossless audio quality — no data is lost
- Industry standard for professional audio production
- Universal support across all operating systems
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Convert FLAC to WAV
- Preparing FLAC files for DAWs that require WAV input
- Creating CD masters from FLAC archives
- Audio processing with tools that only accept WAV
- Decompressing for playback on WAV-only systems
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