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FLAC to WAV Converter

Convert FLAC audio files to WAV audio right in your browser — free, private and with no size limit.

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On first use, a ~30 MB conversion engine is downloaded to your browser (one time only).

This file is processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.

How to convert FLAC to WAV

  1. 1Drop your FLAC file into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
  2. 2Click Convert. The conversion runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
  3. 3Download your new WAV file as soon as it's ready.

Why convert FLAC to WAV?

FLAC files are still large and aren't supported by some phones and players. WAV keeps full, uncompressed audio quality — ideal for editing and production.

Why people make this conversion

Feeds editing tools that only read WAV; the samples stay identical, so nothing is lost.

The size math: FLAC vs WAV

At typical quality a minute of content weighs about 5.5 MB as FLAC and 10.1 MB as WAV — after conversion your WAV file comes out about 1.8× larger.

What is FLAC?

FLAC is a lossless audio format that compresses audio to about half the size of WAV without losing any quality.

  • MIME type: audio/flac
  • Released: 2001 by Xiph.Org Foundation
  • Lossless: shrinks WAV by 40–60% without losing a sample
  • The audiophile archiving standard

What is WAV?

WAV is an uncompressed audio format that stores the full sound quality, used in recording and editing.

  • MIME type: audio/wav
  • Developed by: IBM and Microsoft, 1991
  • Uncompressed PCM — CD quality means about 10 MB per minute
  • The recording and editing standard; archive masters stay in WAV

Frequently asked questions

Is this FLAC to WAV converter free?
Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits.
Are my FLAC files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely inside your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Is there a file size limit?
Filenary sets no limit — even files over 1 GB work. The only practical limit is your device's memory.
Will converting FLAC to WAV reduce the quality?
WAV is a lossless format, so no extra detail is thrown away during the conversion — the result looks exactly like the source.
Can I convert several FLAC files at once?
This converter handles one file at a time. When it's done, click Start over to convert the next FLAC file.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.

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