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FLAC Audio Format FLAC Converter
The FLAC file type is an open-source format for audio. The format uses lossless compression, and it’s usually used for playing and storing high-quality digital music. The name FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, and the format was released in the early 2000s by the Xiph.Org foundation as an alternative to formats like MP3. FLAC significantly reduces the size of an audio file, while delivering higher sound quality than some other formats. Many music lovers prefer to store and play their digital music in FLAC format.
The main drawback of FLAC as a digital music format is that it’s not universally supported, so you usually need to install extra software on your device in order to play the files. Most open-source media players, including VLC Media Player, MPlayer and Audacity, can play FLAC audio tracks.
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MP3 Audio Format MP3 Converter
MP3 is the most common format for storing and playing digital music. It’s short for ‘MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3’, and it was developed in the early 1990s as a way of compressing audio to create smaller files that could be easily shared and stored without losing too much sound quality.
MP3 is a universal format maintained by the International Office for Standardization (ISO). MP3 tracks will play on almost any device and with most media players, including Windows Media Player and Apple Music. Digital music took off in the 1990s and 2000s, and many users used media players to ‘rip’ CDs, or download tracks from sites like Napster, turning MP3 into the most common audio format. Because MP3 uses ‘lossy’ compression that can’t be reversed, some music listeners prefer to use other formats such as FLAC, even if the file sizes are bigger.
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How to convert a FLAC to a MP3 file?
- 1. Choose the FLAC file that you want to convert.
- 2. Select MP3 as the the format you want to convert your FLAC file to.
- 3. Click "Convert" to convert your FLAC file.
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Using Zamzar, it is possible to convert FLAC files to a variety of other formats:
FLAC to AAC FLAC to AC3 FLAC to M4A FLAC to M4R FLAC to MP3 FLAC to OGG FLAC to WAVConvert to MP3
Using Zamzar, it is possible to convert a variety of other formats to MP3 files:
264 to MP3 3G2 to MP3 3GA to MP3 3GP to MP3 3GPP to MP3 AAC to MP3 AC3 to MP3 AIFC to MP3 AIFF to MP3 AMR to MP3 APE to MP3 ASF to MP3 AVI to MP3 AZW to MP3 AZW3 to MP3 CAF to MP3 CBC to MP3 CBR to MP3 CBZ to MP3 CHM to MP3 DOC to MP3 DOCX to MP3 EPUB to MP3 F4V to MP3 FB2 to MP3 FLAC to MP3 FLV to MP3 GVI to MP3 LIT to MP3 LRF to MP3 M2TS to MP3 M4A to MP3 M4B to MP3 M4R to MP3 M4V to MP3 MIDI to MP3 MKV to MP3 MOBI to MP3 MOD to MP3 MOV to MP3 MP4 to MP3 MPG to MP3 MTS to MP3 ODT to MP3 OGA to MP3 OGG to MP3 PDB to MP3 PDF to MP3 PML to MP3 PRC to MP3 PUB to MP3 RA to MP3 RAM to MP3 RB to MP3 RM to MP3 RMVB to MP3 TCR to MP3 TS to MP3 TXT to MP3 VOB to MP3 WAV to MP3 WEBM to MP3 WMA to MP3 WMV to MP3 WPD to MP3 WPS to MP3Frequently asked questions
If you’ve got any questions about converting or compressing files with Zamzar, we’re happy to help! We’ve answered a few commonly-asked questions below, to get you started, and you can find out more information about file conversion and compression with Zamzar, in our Help centre.
You can convert a FLAC file to MP3 using an audio player like VLC or Audacity, or with an audio file conversion application or an online tool like Zamzar. To convert with VLC media player, you’ll need to select ‘File’, then ‘Convert/Stream’, then add your FLAC file, choose MP3 as the ‘Profile’, and then click ‘Save as File’. Alternatively, you can convert FLAC files in just three steps with Zamzar without any extra software. Simply upload your files to the free tool on Zamzar’s website, select to convert them to MP3, and then download the new audio files.
You may be able to open a FLAC file with Windows 10 if you have Windows Media Player 12 or later, and if you can open the file then you should be able to save it in MP3 format. If you have an older version of Windows Media Player, you won’t be able to use this to convert FLAC to MP3. However, you could install an audio player like VLC or Audacity on your PC, and then you’ll be able to use this to convert between different audio formats. Zamzar’s free online tool is another way that you can convert FLAC to MP3 on a Windows device, and you don’t even need to install extra software. Just upload one or more FLAC files to Zamzar’s website, click to convert them into MP3, and then download the new files.
One of the best FLAC to MP3 converters is the tool on Zamzar’s website, because you can convert files without needing to install any additional software. Simply upload your FLAC files, select MP3 format and ‘Convert Now’, and then download the new audio files. Zamzar is also free for most users. Another free method if you don’t mind downloading new software is to use VLC media player. You’d need to install the media player on your device first and could then use its ‘Convert/Stream’ feature to change your FLAC file to MP3 format.
Zamzar’s online conversion tool is an easy way to convert FLAC to MP3 for free. Just upload one or more FLAC files to the tool on Zamzar’s site and select to convert them to MP3. The tool will work in real time with no need to install any software, and you can download your new audio files in moments. Another way you can convert FLAC to MP3 for free is by downloading VLC media player and using its ‘Convert/Stream’ function to change the format of your files. You may also be able to find some free file conversion software applications, although some of these contain ads (unlike Zamzar).
It is OK to convert FLAC to MP3. Converting the files using Zamzar or a media player app like VLC will compress the audio data slightly. However, it means the files will play on more devices, as FLAC is not universally supported. Zamzar’s free online conversion tool works without the need to install any extra software, and you can convert from FLAC to MP3 in only three steps. Upload your FLAC files, click to change them into MP3 format, and then download the files when they’ve converted.