About the WAV to FLAC Converter
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) shrinks audio files to roughly 50–70% of their WAV size while keeping every sample identical. It also supports tags and cover art, which WAV handles poorly.
SoundBench encodes FLAC at the highest compression level (8) using FFmpeg in your browser. The encoder engine downloads once, the first time you use it.
How to use the WAV to FLAC Converter
- Drop your WAV files onto the converter. FLAC is already selected.
- Choose 16-bit for CD-quality sources or 24-bit for studio recordings.
- Click Convert to download the FLAC files.
Frequently asked questions
Does WAV to FLAC lose quality?
No. FLAC is lossless. Decoding the FLAC gives back exactly the same audio as the WAV.
How much space does FLAC save?
Typically 30–50%. Quiet or simple recordings compress more; dense, loud music compresses less.