Convert FLAC to WAV
Decode FLAC to uncompressed WAV with every sample kept bit for bit. It all runs in your browser, so nothing is ever uploaded.
Why convert FLAC to WAV?
WAV is the plain PCM format that editors and hardware expect. You convert FLAC to WAV when a tool refuses to open compressed files: some older DAWs, hardware samplers, CD burning software, and certain Windows audio apps. It also saves a decode step when you want a file to drop straight onto a timeline in Pro Tools, Audition, or Reaper. When you just need the raw audio and the widest possible compatibility, WAV is the safe interchange choice.
Quality and file size
FLAC is already lossless, so decoding it to WAV changes nothing about the sound. Every sample comes across bit for bit identical, with none gained and none lost. The one real difference is size: WAV is uncompressed, so expect roughly 10 MB per minute at CD quality, often close to double the FLAC. WAV also carries very little metadata, so the title, artist, and cover art stored in your FLAC may not survive the trip. Keep the original FLAC if you rely on those tags.
FLAC to WAV: common questions
Does converting to WAV improve the sound?
No. FLAC and WAV hold the exact same audio, so the WAV is bit for bit identical to the FLAC. You do it for compatibility or editing, not for better quality.
Why is the WAV bigger than my FLAC?
FLAC compresses the audio without losing anything, while WAV stores it uncompressed. Same sound, larger file, usually close to twice the size at CD quality.
Will my tags and cover art carry over?
Often not. WAV has minimal metadata support, so the title, artist info, and artwork stored in the FLAC frequently do not survive. Keep the FLAC if you need those tags.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. The whole conversion runs in your browser, so your FLAC never leaves your device. We never see, store, or train on your files.
Who makes this?
We're the small team behind Xport Studio, a private, fully offline app for AI vocals, stems, and mastering. These free tools are side experiments we wanted to share. No upsell, but if you're curious about the bigger thing, take a look.