FLAC to WAV Converter – Free Online

How to Convert FLAC to WAV Online

Upload your FLAC file

Drag and drop your .flac file onto the page or click to browse. You can select several FLAC files at once to batch-convert them.

WAV is preselected

The output format is already set to WAV, so you can convert immediately. If you need to, adjust the audio codec, bitrate or sample rate in the settings panel first.

Convert and download

Click Convert. The WAV file is processed on your own device; nothing is uploaded to a server. When it finishes, click Download to save it (or Download all to get a batch as a ZIP).

Why Convert FLAC to WAV?

Some audio software, CD-burning tools, samplers and older hardware recorders only accept WAV. Converting FLAC to WAV decodes the lossless stream back into uncompressed PCM, giving you the exact original recording in the format those tools expect.

Because FLAC is lossless, the WAV is identical to the audio the FLAC was made from. The only cost is file size, which roughly doubles.

Private by design: your FLAC file is converted on your own device and never uploaded.
WAV preselected: the output format is already chosen, so it is a one-click conversion.
Batch friendly: convert several FLAC files in one go and download them as a ZIP.
No limits, no watermark: free for files of any size, with nothing stamped on the output.

FLAC vs WAV

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec): FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) compresses audio to roughly half the size of WAV without discarding a single bit, so it decodes back to the identical original. It is best for lossless music libraries and audiophile listening.

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format): WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio exactly as it was recorded. It is the standard for audio editing, mastering and archiving, at the cost of large files (about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo). It is best for editing, mastering, DAWs and archiving.

In short: keep FLAC when the priority is lossless music libraries and audiophile listening, and switch to WAV when the file is headed for editing, mastering, DAWs and archiving. Need a different target? The full Audio Converter supports every format listed below.

FLAC to WAV FAQ

Is any quality lost converting FLAC to WAV?

None. FLAC decodes to the exact original samples; WAV simply stores them uncompressed.

Can I keep the tags?

WAV has limited tag support, so titles and artists may not carry over. Keep your FLAC files as the tagged archive.

Is this FLAC to WAV converter free?

Yes. Converting FLAC to WAV on MediaConverter.io is completely free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily conversion limit.

Are my FLAC files uploaded to a server?

No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly and WebCodecs, so your .flac file is read and converted on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, which keeps private recordings private and means there is no waiting in an upload queue.

Is there a file size limit for FLAC to WAV?

No fixed limit. Because processing happens locally, the practical limit is your computer's memory and patience; multi-gigabyte FLAC files convert fine on a desktop browser. Very large files take longer on phones.

Which browsers support the FLAC to WAV converter?

Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on desktop all work. Chrome and Edge are fastest because they expose hardware-accelerated WebCodecs decoders.