FLAC to WAV Converter

Convert FLAC to uncompressed WAV format for audio editing, music production, and maximum compatibility with professional tools.

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FLAC (.flac) · Max 20 MB

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What is FLAC?

Lossless compression. Perfect quality at roughly half the size of WAV. The choice for audiophiles and archiving.

What is WAV?

Uncompressed audio format. Perfect quality with no data loss. Standard for music production and professional audio work.

Why Convert FLAC to WAV?

FLAC and WAV are both lossless — converting between them loses nothing. The reason to go FLAC→WAV is usually software compatibility. Pro Tools is notoriously fussy about FLAC. Some older DAWs, hardware samplers (Akai, Roland, Korg), drum machines, and DJ controllers read WAV natively but require a plugin or workaround for FLAC. Burning audio CDs requires PCM WAV (Red Book standard) — FLAC isn't accepted by most CD burning software directly. Certain broadcast and post-production workflows mandate BWF WAV specifically. Converting FLAC to WAV is always bit-perfect: since FLAC is a lossless format, the WAV output is mathematically identical to the original source audio. The trade-off is file size — WAV is 50–60% larger than the equivalent FLAC. Use FLAC for storage and archiving, convert to WAV when a specific tool requires it.

Who Uses This Converter

Pro Tools & older DAWs

Pro Tools and several older DAWs don't support FLAC natively. Convert to WAV for seamless import without plugins or workarounds.

CD burning

Red Book CD audio requires uncompressed PCM. Convert your FLAC masters to WAV and burn directly in iTunes, Nero, or any CD burning app.

Hardware samplers & drum machines

Akai, Roland, and Korg hardware often reads WAV from SD card or USB. Convert FLAC sample packs to WAV for direct playback.

Broadcast & post-production

Many broadcast workflows mandate BWF WAV specifically. Convert FLAC deliverables to WAV before submitting to broadcast partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FLAC to WAV conversion lossless?

Yes, completely. FLAC is a lossless format, so converting to WAV produces a bit-identical copy of the original audio. No quality is lost.

Why would I convert FLAC to WAV?

Professional audio tools (Pro Tools, some hardware samplers) sometimes require WAV. Also useful for CD burning and audio editing workflows.

Will the file be larger?

Yes. WAV is uncompressed, so files roughly double in size compared to FLAC. A 25MB FLAC file becomes about 50MB as WAV.

Can I convert back to FLAC later?

Absolutely. Since both formats are lossless, you can convert back and forth without any quality degradation.

Does Pro Tools accept FLAC files?

Not natively in older versions. Pro Tools HD and older Pro Tools versions require WAV or AIFF. Convert FLAC to WAV before importing into Pro Tools to avoid any compatibility issues.

Will the WAV work for CD burning?

Yes. The output is standard 16-bit PCM WAV at the source sample rate (typically 44.1 kHz for CD-sourced FLAC). Drop it directly into iTunes, Nero, Burn (macOS), or Windows Media Player for CD burning.