Convert WMA to FLAC
Free, fast and secure — convert WMA to FLAC right in your browser.
WMA
FLAC
Move your WMA into a lossless FLAC
Converting WMA to FLAC lifts your file into a format that keeps every detail intact — ready for editing, archiving or high-quality output.
How to convert WMA to FLAC
- 1 Drop your WMA file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to FLAC automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new FLAC file instantly.
WMA vs FLAC
| Feature | WMA | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| MIME type | audio/x-ms-wma | audio/flac |
| Best for | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. | Archiving and high-fidelity music libraries where quality must be preserved. |
About the formats
WMA
Windows Media Audio
WMA is Microsoft’s audio format, once common on Windows for music and playback. It compresses well but has limited support outside the Windows ecosystem.
Strengths
- Plays natively on Windows
- Decent compression
- Small files
Limitations
- Weak support on Mac, mobile and web
- Lossy compression
- Often needs converting
Best for: Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback.
FLAC
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your WMA file above and it is converted to FLAC automatically. When it is ready, download your new FLAC audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting WMA to FLAC lifts your file into a format that keeps every detail intact — ready for editing, archiving or high-quality output.
FLAC is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.