FLAC to WAV Converter

Unpack FLAC into uncompressed WAV for DAWs, CDJs and distributors, with no loss in quality.

Drop an FLAC to convert to WAV

FLAC → WAV is preselected. Other formats work too, up to 150 MB.

Choose a file

Your file is processed on your own device - it is never uploaded.

Why convert FLAC to WAV

FLAC and WAV are both lossless. FLAC is just compressed to save space. Some DAWs, CDJs, samplers and delivery portals still only take WAV.

Converting FLAC to WAV unpacks the audio into PCM with no quality loss.

When a portal asks for WAV specifically.

Gear that reads WAV but not FLAC.

Import into sessions that prefer WAV.

Yes, as long as you keep the bit depth at or above the source. Pick 24-bit for a 24-bit FLAC and 16-bit for a CD-quality FLAC.

The WAV will be larger because it is uncompressed, usually 1.5 to 2 times the FLAC size.

Property	FLAC	WAV
Full name	Free Lossless Audio Codec	Waveform Audio File Format
Compression	Lossless (compressed)	Uncompressed (lossless PCM)
Typical size	Roughly 50 to 70% of the matching WAV	About 10 MB per minute at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo
Best for	Lossless delivery and archiving with smaller files	Distribution, mastering, mixing and archiving
Compatibility	Most players and DAWs; limited on some older Apple software	Every DAW, distributor and pro player

No, when the bit depth matches the source. Both formats are lossless.

FLAC is compressed; WAV isn't. Same audio, more bytes.

Yes. This tool writes 44.1 or 48 kHz WAV, so a 96 kHz FLAC is resampled, which suits playback and distribution.

No. Conversion runs on your device.

Make portable 320 kbps MP3s from lossless FLAC for phones, cars and DJ USB sticks.

Turn an MP3 into a WAV your DAW, CDJ or video editor will accept. Choose bit depth and sample rate.

Get iPhone and Apple audio into any DAW, sampler or editor as an uncompressed WAV.

Need a different format? Use the full Audio Converter.