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Convert WMA to FLAC

WMA is great for older Windows PCs and legacy media players, but FLAC is the better choice for archiving CDs and hi-res music without quality loss. Convert WMA to FLAC 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 WMA to FLAC

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Check that FLAC 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 FLAC downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    WMA vs FLAC

    FLAC is lossless, but it can't restore detail already removed by WMA's compression — the file just gets bigger. Convert when an app or editor requires FLAC.

    WMAFLAC
    Full nameWindows Media AudioFree Lossless Audio Codec
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLossyLossless
    Developed byMicrosoftXiph.Org
    Introduced19992001
    Plays on iPhone✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✕ No✓ Yes

    About WMA and FLAC

    WMA: WMA is Microsoft's audio format, common on older Windows PCs, MP3 players and CD rips made with Windows Media Player.

    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WMA to FLAC on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your WMA, make sure FLAC is selected and tap Convert. The FLAC file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting WMA to FLAC reduce quality?
    FLAC is lossless, but it can't restore detail already removed by WMA's compression — the file just gets bigger. Convert when an app or editor requires FLAC.
    Is this WMA to FLAC 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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