FLAC to MP3 Converter

1. Upload your FLAC file (up to 50 MB).
2. Choose a bitrate (192, 256, or 320 kbps).
3. Click 'Convert FLAC to MP3' — takes 5-15 seconds.
4. Download the MP3.

FLAC is lossless — every bit of the original audio is preserved, so files are 3-5x larger than MP3. Converting to MP3 reduces size by 60-70% with minimal audible difference.

FLAC is lossless — it preserves every detail of the original recording, which is why audiophiles love it. But FLAC files are 3-5x larger than MP3. For portable players, phones, and casual listening, MP3 at 320 kbps is virtually indistinguishable from the FLAC source while being 60-70% smaller.

The converter decodes the FLAC lossless audio and re-encodes it as MP3 using LAME. At 320 kbps, the conversion is transparent for most listeners. At 192 kbps, it's transparent for casual listening. Metadata (tags, album art) is preserved.

• Converting FLAC music library for portable players.
• Reducing storage while keeping great quality.
• Sharing FLAC music with people who only support MP3.
• Preparing FLAC files for streaming services.
• Converting Hi-Res FLAC for standard devices.
• Standardizing an audio library to MP3.
• Fitting more music on a phone or SD card.

At 320 kbps, MP3 is transparent for almost all listeners — you won't hear the difference from the FLAC original. At 192 kbps, it's transparent for casual listening. For audiophile-critical listening, keep the FLAC.

• Conversion is lossy — MP3 can't be reverted to FLAC losslessly.
• Hi-Res FLAC (>48 kHz) is downsampled.
• Multi-channel FLAC is downmixed to stereo.
• Cue sheets and track splits are not preserved.
• File size reduction is 60-70%, not more.

• Output MP3 plays on every device, player, and OS.
• Works with iTunes, Windows Media Player, VLC, phones, car stereos.
• ID3 tags and album art preserved.
• Standard MP3 — no special software needed.
• Accepted by every audio platform.

• 320 kbps is best for critical music listening.
• 192 kbps is transparent for casual listening.
• Metadata and album art are preserved.
• Keep the original FLAC if you may want lossless later.
• For audiophile listening, don't convert — keep the FLAC.

Audio quality is slightly worse

Use 320 kbps for best quality. Lossy→lossless conversion is always slightly lossy.

Hi-Res FLAC loses detail

Hi-Res FLAC is downsampled to 48 kHz for MP3 compatibility. Keep the original if Hi-Res matters.

Cue sheets are missing

Cue sheets aren't preserved. Split the FLAC into tracks before converting.

• Xiph.Org — FLAC
• Fraunhofer IIS — MP3