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Convert WV to FLAC

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 20, 2026
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Is it possible to convert WV to FLAC?
Yes - WV converts to FLAC.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .wv file to the free converter above for an instant result. If your file came with a matching .wvc correction file (WavPack hybrid mode), keep both in the same folder first - without it the output FLAC will capture only the lossy base layer, not the full lossless audio.

Also to FLAC: SHN · OGA · CUE

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert WV to FLAC?

FLAC has far broader support across portable players, phones, car stereos, and streaming apps than WavPack. Converting your .wv files to .FLAC fixes playback problems on incompatible devices with zero audio quality penalty. WavPack is primarily an audiophile PC format, while FLAC has become the standard container for lossless music libraries.

How to convert WV to FLAC

foobar2000 FREE

Drag your .wv file into foobar2000, right-click and choose Convert, set the output format to FLAC, then click Convert. Tags are carried over automatically.

SoundConverter FREE

Add your .wv files, choose FLAC as the output format, and click Convert.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.wv output.flac to convert a single file.

Programs that convert WV

Helium Music Manager
MediaCoder
SUPER
xrecode
All2MP3 for Mac

About these formats

.WV WavPack Audio

A WV file is audio compressed with WavPack, a free open-source codec that stores sound losslessly at roughly 40-60% of WAV size. Open it with VLC or foobar2000 on Windows, Cog or VLC on…

Open .WV details →
.FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec

A FLAC file is lossless compressed audio - it shrinks a recording to roughly half the WAV size with no quality loss. Play it free with VLC or foobar2000 on Windows, VLC or IINA on Mac, and…

Open .FLAC details →

Quality & what to watch

  • If your .wv file came with a .wvc correction file, keep both in the same folder before converting - without it the FLAC output will reflect lower-quality lossy audio instead of true lossless.
  • WavPack and FLAC compress audio at similar ratios; the resulting .flac will not be noticeably smaller or larger than the original .wv.
  • FLAC supports compression levels 0-8 (default 5); higher levels produce marginally smaller files with identical audio quality - level 5 is a safe default for most uses.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting WV to FLAC lose quality?
No - both WV and FLAC are lossless formats, so the conversion is fully lossless end-to-end.
What is a `.wvc` file and do I need it?
A .wvc is a WavPack hybrid correction file that restores full lossless quality; keep it alongside the .wv before converting, or the FLAC output will only contain the lower-quality lossy base layer.
Can I convert WV to FLAC on macOS or Linux?
Yes - FFmpeg works on all platforms and converts .wv to .flac with a single command.
Will my tags carry over to the FLAC file?
Standard tags (title, artist, album, track number) transfer correctly with most converters; unusual custom tags may need a manual check after conversion.