Convert WAV to FLAC

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WAV vs FLAC Format Comparison

Aspect	WAV (Source Format)	FLAC (Target Format)
Format Overview	WAV Waveform Audio File Format WAV is an uncompressed audio format that provides the highest quality audio with no data loss. Lossless Standard	FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec FLAC is a compressed lossless audio format that reduces file size while maintaining perfect audio quality, with open-source licensing. Lossless Compressed
Technical Specifications	Sample Rates: 8–192 kHz Bit Depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit Compression: Uncompressed (PCM) Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel	Sample Rates: 1 Hz–655 kHz Bit Depth: 4–32 bits per sample Compression Ratio: 30-60% size reduction Channels: mono, stereo, up to 8 channels
Advantages	Perfect audio quality with no compression artifacts Universal compatibility across all platforms Ideal for professional audio editing and mastering	Perfect audio quality with 30-60% smaller file size Open-source and royalty-free format Extensive metadata support and tagging
Disadvantages	Very large file sizes Not suitable for streaming or web distribution Requires significant storage space	Limited hardware support compared to MP3 Requires more CPU power for encoding/decoding Not supported by all mobile devices natively
File Size	Typical Size: Very Large ~10MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)	Typical Size: Medium ~4-7MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Compatibility	Excellent: All audio software and hardware Good: Professional audio equipment Limited: None - universal support	Excellent: Most modern players, VLC, Foobar2000 Good: Desktop audio software Limited: Some older mobile devices
Quality vs Size	Quality: Perfect Efficiency: Poor	Quality: Perfect Efficiency: Good
Common Uses	Professional audio recording and editing CD audio and high-quality archiving Audio production and mastering	High-quality music collection and archiving Audiophile music distribution Digital music libraries with space constraints

Why Convert WAV to FLAC?

Converting WAV to FLAC is the perfect solution for maintaining pristine audio quality while significantly reducing file sizes. FLAC provides 30-60% compression without any loss in audio fidelity, making it ideal for digital music collections, archiving, and distribution. Unlike lossy formats, FLAC preserves every detail of the original recording while offering substantial space savings. This format is particularly valuable for audiophiles, music archivists, and anyone who wants to store high-quality audio efficiently. FLAC also supports comprehensive metadata tagging, making it excellent for organizing large music libraries while maintaining professional audio standards.