How to convert FLAC to WAV
- Add your .FLAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WAV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WAV file.
What to expect
- WAV files are roughly 1.5-2× larger than the source FLAC because WAV stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio.
- Embedded tags (artist, album, track) and cover art stored in the FLAC are not carried over to standard WAV.
- Standard WAV has a 4 GB file size limit, which can be an issue for very long high-resolution recordings.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting FLAC to WAV lose quality?
No - both formats are lossless, so the audio samples are identical; only compression and embedded metadata are removed.
Why is the WAV file so much bigger than the FLAC?
FLAC compresses audio to roughly 50-70% of its raw size; WAV stores uncompressed PCM, so converting back expands it.
Will I lose my tags and cover art?
Yes - standard WAV has very limited metadata support, so artist, album, and track tags embedded in the FLAC will not appear in the WAV.
Can I convert back from WAV to FLAC?
Yes, and the audio data will be bit-identical to the original; use
flac file.wav or ffmpeg -i file.wav -c:a flac output.flac.Programs that convert FLAC: Helium Music Manager · Magic FLAC to MP3 Converter · dBpoweramp family suite · fre:ac · Freemake Audio Converter · Movavi Audio Suite Personal · SUPER · Switch Audio File Converter Software
