How to convert FLAC to WV
- Add your .FLAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WV file.
What to expect
- Lossless-to-lossless: the audio is identical to the FLAC source.
- WavPack is less widely supported on hardware players than FLAC.
- File size is comparable to FLAC, since both are lossless compressors.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting FLAC to WV lose quality?
No. Both FLAC and WavPack (WV) are lossless, so the audio is re-compressed without discarding any samples.
Why convert FLAC to WV?
WavPack is a free, open-source lossless codec that some users prefer, and it also offers a hybrid mode. Converting keeps the audio lossless while moving to the WavPack ecosystem.
Where does a WV file play?
VLC and foobar2000 play WV on Windows, Cog or VLC on macOS, and Linux players handle it as well. Hardware support is narrower than FLAC.
How big is the WV file?
Similar to FLAC. WavPack stores lossless audio at roughly 40-60% of uncompressed size, in the same ballpark as FLAC's compression.
