Step 1: Attach your FLAC files using the button above or by bring and position.
Step 2: Click the 'Optimize' button to start the optimization.
Step 3: Collect your converted MP3 files.
FLAC to MP3 Optimization FAQ
What bitrate does the MP3 file use?
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A lossy MP3 is encoded at 192 kbps by default. The Audio Quality setting also offers 320 kbps for the best quality and 128 kbps for a smaller file. A lossless MP3 (WAV, FLAC) ignores the bitrate and keeps every sample.
Will going from FLAC to MP3 reduce my audio quality?
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If FLAC is lossy and MP3 is lossless (e.g. MP3 -> WAV), the MP3 file is no better than the FLAC — you cannot recover information that was already thrown away. If FLAC is lossless and MP3 is lossy, the MP3 codec recompresses; at 192 kbps this is transparent for most content.
Can I batch convert hundreds of FLAC files to MP3?
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Several files in one job need a paid plan. Free use is one file per conversion, one conversion an hour. On a paid plan you can add several files to one job, then download each result on its own or all of them in one ZIP.
Can I normalize loudness in the FLAC to MP3 step?
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Not in this step. The converter has no loudness setting and leaves the level as it is. To even out the volume, run the finished MP3 through a Normalize tool on this site.
Will the MP3 play on my car stereo / iPod / Sonos?
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MP3 plays almost everywhere. AAC plays on Apple devices, most Android phones and Sonos. FLAC plays on Sonos and Android but not on older iPods, and WAV plays on nearly everything but makes large files. There are no device presets on this page, so choose the target format your player supports.
Is my FLAC file private during conversion?
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Yes. Uploaded FLAC files are processed on our own conversion servers, no person reviews them, and they are never shared. The upload and the converted MP3 are both deleted automatically about 24 hours after the conversion, which leaves time to download the result. See /privacy/ for the full policy.
How long does converting a 1-hour FLAC to MP3 take?
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It depends on the size and length of the file. Small documents and images are usually ready quickly. Long videos take the longest, because most video conversions re-encode every frame.
Why is the MP3 file louder / quieter than the FLAC source?
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The converter does not change the level: it has no gain or normalize setting. If you hear a difference, your player or media library is probably applying ReplayGain or its own volume levelling on playback; switch that off to hear the MP3 as it is.
Can I convert FLAC downloads to MP3?
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If the FLAC download is unprotected (no DRM), yes. DRM-encrypted streaming files (Spotify, Apple Music) are encrypted at the bit level and we cannot process them. Sources from Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and personal recordings convert fine.
