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Free FLAC to MP3 Converter

Convert lossless and hi-res FLAC music to MP3 at up to 320 kbps.

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How to use this tool

To convert FLAC to MP3, choose a FLAC track, keep 320 kbps (or pick 192 or 128 kbps for smaller files) and press Create file. You get an MP3 that plays on every phone, car stereo, smart speaker and music app, at a fraction of the size. It runs in your browser, your music stays on your device, and the MP3 keeps your file name.

  1. 01

    Choose your FLAC file

    Click Choose files and select a FLAC track up to 100 MB and 10 minutes. 16-bit and 24-bit hi-res FLAC both work.

  2. 02

    Pick the MP3 bitrate

    320 kbps is the default and the highest MP3 quality. 192 kbps saves space and still sounds great; 128 kbps suits podcasts, audiobooks and tight storage.

  3. 03

    Convert and download

    Press Create file, listen to the MP3 and click Download.

FLAC vs MP3

FLAC compresses audio losslessly, like a ZIP file for sound, and typically takes 50–60% of the size of a WAV. MP3 keeps the sounds people hear and takes about 10–20% of a WAV. FLAC is ideal for archiving and hi-fi listening; MP3 is ideal for phones, cars, USB sticks and sharing.

Is 320 kbps MP3 as good as FLAC?

For most listeners on most equipment, a 320 kbps MP3 is very hard to tell apart from the FLAC in a blind test, which is why 320 kbps is the go-to choice for music. A smart workflow: keep your FLAC library as the master copy and convert MP3 copies for your phone, car and everyday players.

Hi-res FLAC and the car or phone

24-bit FLAC at 48, 96 or 192 kHz is converted to 44.1 kHz stereo MP3, which covers the full range of human hearing and plays on every device. Multichannel FLAC is mixed to stereo. For a lossless copy in another format, the audio converter also saves WAV.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert FLAC to MP3 for free?

Choose the FLAC file, keep 320 kbps or pick another bitrate, press Create file and download the MP3.

Is my music uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser and the file stays on your device.

Which bitrate should I use?

320 kbps for music you care about, 192 kbps to save space, 128 kbps for speech.

Does FLAC to MP3 sound different?

At 320 kbps it sounds virtually the same to most listeners. Keep the FLAC as your master and use the MP3 on your devices.

How much smaller will the file be?

About a third of the FLAC size at 320 kbps and about a fifth at 192 kbps; hi-res FLAC shrinks even more.

Can I convert 24-bit or 96 kHz FLAC?

Yes. Hi-res FLAC is converted to 44.1 kHz stereo MP3, as the example file shows.

How long can a FLAC track be?

Up to 100 MB and 10 minutes per file, which fits almost every album track. Convert an album one track at a time.

Is the file name kept?

Yes. The MP3 is named after your FLAC, for example 01-Track.mp3. Check song tags in your music app after importing.

Can I convert FLAC to WAV instead?

Yes. Use the audio converter and choose WAV.

Is the FLAC to MP3 converter free?

Yes. Free, no signup and no limit on the number of files.

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