Convert FLAC to WAV

Decode your FLAC files into uncompressed WAV format for editing and playback.

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How to Convert FLAC to WAV?

Decode your compressed music files to raw WAV for editing or burning.

Upload FLAC

Select your .flac files. We support batch processing.

Format Specs

Output will be standard WAV PCM (usually 44.1kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit based on source).

Download WAV

Get your uncompressed .wav files instantly. Ready for any audio software.

Pro Tip: CD Burning

Audio CDs require the WAV format. Convert your high-quality FLAC library to WAV here before using your CD burning software.

Engineering Philosophy

Pure Audio Decoding
Back to Uncompressed.

FLAC is an amazing format for storage, but sometimes you need raw, uncompressed audio. Old editing software, certain hardware samplers, and CD burning usually require WAV files.

Our converter performs a bit-perfect decoding of your FLAC files. We unpackage the compressed audio stream and lay it out as raw Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM) data.

This process is mathematically exact. The WAV file you get out is identical to the WAV file that was originally used to create the FLAC. No generation loss, period.

Crafted by Audio Engineers

Decoded

Unpacks compressed data to raw PCM.

Bit-Perfect

100% identical signal to the source.

Format Compatibility

Ready for DAWs & CD Burning

Why convert FLAC to WAV?

FLAC is excellent for listening and storage because it saves space. However, it requires a decoder to play.

WAV is the raw audio data itself. It is the "lingua franca" of audio software. If you are trying to import a song into an older video editor, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Pro Tools, or hardware sampler, it might reject FLAC but will almost certainly accept WAV.

Converting FLAC to WAV unpacks the file to its full, original size, ensuring maximum compatibility without altering the sound.

Format Showdown

Feature

FLAC (Input)

WAV (Output)

Quality

Original (100%)

File Size

Compressed (~50%)

Large (Uncompressed)

Software Support

Good

Universal

Processing

Requires Decoding

Direct Read

Is it truly lossless?

Yes. The conversion from FLAC to WAV is purely a decoding step. It is analogous to unzipping a text document.

No Transcoding: We are not "converting" the audio wave itself; we are just removing the FLAC packaging.
Bit Depth: If your FLAC is 24-bit 96kHz, the resulting WAV will also be 24-bit 96kHz (unless you choose to downsample).

Audio Jargon Buster

Decoding

The process of expanding compressed data back into its original form.

Uncompressed

Data that is stored as-is, without any mathematical reduction to save space. WAV is uncompressed.

DAW

Digital Audio Workstation. Software used for recording and editing audio (e.g., Logic Pro, Ableton).

Sample Rate

How many times per second audio is measured. CD quality is 44,100 times per second (44.1kHz).

Common Questions

Why is the WAV file bigger?

That's normal! FLAC compresses audio to save space. WAV stores it uncompressed. An increase in file size means the conversion was successful.

Will this work for burning CDs?

Yes, converting FLAC to 44.1kHz WAV is exactly what you need to do before burning an Audio CD.

Tool Specs

Input FormatFLAC

Output FormatWAV (PCM)

Quality100% Lossless

File SizeLarger (Uncompressed)

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Secure Processing

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User Feedback

"I needed to import some FLAC samples into my old Akai MPC sampler. This converter did the job perfectly."

Mark S.

Music Producer

"Great for preparing my music library for CD burning for my car. Fast and simple."

Jessica T.

Collector

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FLAC to WAV conversion lossless?

Yes, completely. WAV is the uncompressed version of the audio, and FLAC is the compressed version. Converting between them changes the file size but not the sound quality.

Why would I want WAV instead of FLAC?

WAV is more compatible with older software and hardware. If your editing software doesn't support FLAC, WAV is the best alternative.

What sample rate does this tool output?

You can choose between 44.1kHz (Standard CD Quality) and 48kHz (Video Standard). Both are common industry standards.

Are the files deleted after conversion?

Yes, for your security, all uploaded and converted files are automatically deleted from our servers after 2 hours.

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