What is FLAC?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio without discarding any data — bit-for-bit identical to the source when decoded. Audiophiles love it for archiving; the trade-off is file size, which is why people convert to MP3 for everyday listening.
How to convert FLAC to MP3
- Drop your FLAC file into the box above (or click to choose it).
- Pick a bitrate — 320 kbps for best quality, 192 kbps for a smaller file.
- Click Convert to MP3. It runs in this tab, on your device.
- Download your MP3. Nothing was ever uploaded.
FAQ
Should I keep my FLAC files after converting?
Yes, if you have the space. FLAC is your lossless master — keep it for archiving, and use the MP3 for phones and players. You can always re-encode from the FLAC later.
What's the best bitrate for FLAC to MP3?
320 kbps. Since you're starting from a lossless source, a high bitrate gives you the best-sounding MP3 the format can produce. It's the one conversion where going maximum quality clearly pays off.
How much smaller will the MP3 be?
Typically 3–5× smaller than the FLAC, depending on the music. That's the whole point — fitting far more audio on a device with a quality difference most listeners won't notice.
Other conversions
- Convert WAV to MP3
- Convert M4A to MP3
- Convert AAC to MP3
- Convert OGG to MP3
- Convert MP4 to MP3
- Convert MOV to MP3
- Convert MKV to MP3
- Convert WEBM to MP3
New to this? See how the on-device conversion works, or the guide on choosing a bitrate.