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Convert FLAC to MP3

FLAC is great for archiving CDs and hi-res music without quality loss, but MP3 is the better choice for sharing music, podcasts and ringtones that play on every device. Convert FLAC to MP3 in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert FLAC to MP3

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more FLAC files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MP3 is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MP3 downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    FLAC vs MP3

    MP3 uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than FLAC. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.

    FLACMP3
    Full nameFree Lossless Audio CodecMPEG-1 Audio Layer III
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLosslessLossy
    Developed byXiph.OrgFraunhofer IIS
    Introduced20011993
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About FLAC and MP3

    FLAC: FLAC is an open lossless format that shrinks audio to 50–60% of WAV size without losing any quality. It is the favourite format of audiophiles and hi-res music stores.

    MP3: MP3 is the most widely supported audio format in the world. It uses lossy compression to make music and voice files small enough to share, while keeping quality good enough for everyday listening.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert FLAC to MP3 on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your FLAC, make sure MP3 is selected and tap Convert. The MP3 file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting FLAC to MP3 reduce quality?
    MP3 uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than FLAC. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.
    Is this FLAC to MP3 converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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