Convert FLAC to MP3
Free, fast and secure — convert FLAC to MP3 right in your browser.
Shrink your FLAC by converting to MP3
Converting FLAC to MP3 trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making MP3 audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert FLAC to MP3
- 1 Drop your FLAC file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MP3 automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MP3 file instantly.
FLAC vs MP3
| Feature | FLAC | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/flac | audio/mpeg |
| Best for | Archiving and high-fidelity music libraries where quality must be preserved. | Music, podcasts and voice that need to play everywhere at a small size. |
About the formats
FLAC audio
FLAC is a lossless format that compresses audio with no quality loss — typically to about half the size of WAV. It is the audiophile choice for archiving music.
Strengths
- Lossless, full quality
- Smaller than WAV
- Rich metadata and tagging
Limitations
- Larger than lossy formats
- Not supported by every player
- Overkill for casual listening
Best for: Archiving and high-fidelity music libraries where quality must be preserved.
MP3 audio
MP3 is the world’s most compatible audio format. Its lossy compression makes small files that play on every device and app, which is why it is still the default for music and podcasts.
Strengths
- Plays on virtually everything
- Small, convenient files
- Adjustable bitrate
Limitations
- Lossy — discards some audio detail
- Not ideal for archiving
- No lossless option
Best for: Music, podcasts and voice that need to play everywhere at a small size.