Convert WAV to FLAC for music archiving, hi-fi libraries and storage-efficient lossless collections
Convert uncompressed WAV recordings, CD rips and audio masters to FLAC for more storage-efficient lossless archiving. Batch-process individual tracks, albums and entire folders. FLAC compression does not discard audio information, and the PCM samples can remain bit-exact when sample rate and bit depth are unchanged and no DSP is applied.
Convert WAV to FLAC with high-precision audio processing
EZ CD Audio Converter converts WAV files to FLAC with a 64-bit audio engine, professional quality sample rate converter and accurate codec processing. Create clean, reliable output from albums, folders and high-resolution audio sources.
The converter uses a 64-bit floating-point audio engine, high-precision sample rate conversion, dithering options, gapless audio support, and built-in codecs for WAV, FLAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, xHE-AAC, Opus, Vorbis, DSD, Apple Lossless and more.
Convert WAV files, albums and folders to FLAC
Convert WAV to FLAC in a few clicks. Add WAV files, complete albums or entire music folders, choose FLAC as the output format and select the quality settings you need. The batch converter is designed for both single files and large music collections.
Audio file integrity is preserved by retaining metadata and album art throughout the WAV to FLAC conversion process. Preserve the original folder structure or create new folder and file names from metadata such as artist, album, track number and title. FLAC keeps the audio lossless while reducing file size compared with uncompressed WAV.
Securely rip Audio CDs to WAV and FLAC
Rip Audio CDs directly to FLAC for compact lossless archives, or to uncompressed WAV for production workflows. Advanced error detection and optional two-pass CRC comparison help identify inconsistent reads. Retrieve available disc metadata and review detailed extraction logs.
CD Burning Made Easy
Burn high-quality Audio CDs complete with CD-Text from FLAC, MP3 and virtually any audio format. Create discs fully compatible with standard CD players or quickly burn MP3 and data discs for easy music storage and playback.
Why use desktop WAV to FLAC converter software?
Online WAV to FLAC converters can be convenient for a few small files, but desktop music converter software is better for large folders, private music libraries, high-resolution audio and advanced conversion settings. Keep your files on your computer and control quality, metadata and folder organization.
Audio Quality Perfected
- Ultra precise (64-bit floating point) audio engine
- Professional quality sample rate converter
- High-quality MP3 encoding from lossless FLAC sources
- Accurate conversion from high-resolution FLAC audio
- High-precision audio conversion with gapless handling for supported formats
- High quality dithering (RTN, RPDF, TPDF, Noise-shaped)
- Convert FLAC to MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, Opus and more
- Built-in audio codecs with no external codec packs required
- Audio data is always transferred in ultra-precise 64-bit floating point accuracy during the audio conversions
DSP Digital signal processing
- EBU R 128 | ReplayGain v2 loudness metadata scanning
- EBU R 128 | ReplayGain v2 loudness normalization
- Integrated [I]
- Top of Loudness Range [ToLR]
- Peak limiting (Sample Peak & True Peak)
- Sample Peak and True Peak normalization
- Leading and Trailing Silence Removal
- Fade In/Out effects
- De-emphasis for Audio CDs with pre-emphasis
Metadata Keep tags and album art when converting WAV to FLAC
Support for all metadata tags, including 51 predefined tags and custom tags, as well as album art and embedded images in JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP formats. The advanced metadata editor lets you add, modify and save tags before converting WAV to FLAC. Metadata and cover art are preserved during audio format conversion.
Online metadata services
Download high-quality metadata and album artwork from multiple online metadata services before converting WAV to FLAC. Metadata can be fetched automatically or searched manually using keywords, helping you keep the converted files clean and organized.
Get metadata from
GD3, MusicBrainz, Discogs, Deezer, Amazon
Built-in Audio Codecs for High-Quality WAV to FLAC Conversion
All audio codecs are included within the software. There is no need to get additional audio codecs from external sources.
All encoders and decoders work in high-resolution mode (32-bit float or better). High-resolution mode ensures no added noise or processing loss when converting from lossless or high-resolution sources, including WAV to FLAC, or when transcoding between supported audio formats.
Lossy and DSD codecs
| Encoder | Input bit depth | Encoder precision |
|---|---|---|
| AAC-LC & HE-AAC (v2) | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| xHE-AAC | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| MP3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| DSD | 32-bit floating point | 64-bit floating point |
| Vorbis | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Opus | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Musepack | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| AC3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Decoder | Output bit depth | Decoder precision |
|---|---|---|
| AAC-LC & HE-AAC (v2) | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| xHE-AAC | 32-bit | 32-bit |
| MP3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| DSD | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Vorbis | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Opus | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Musepack | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| AC3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
Lossless Audio Conversion for FLAC, WAV, ALAC and AIF
All lossless PCM codecs such as FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, AIFF, APE, AU, TTA, and W64, preserve the source bit-depth (up to 64-bit floating point) by default ("Auto" mode) unless the desired output bit-depth is not explicitly configured. Use FLAC for lossless archiving and convert FLAC to MP3 when you need smaller, widely compatible files.
Supported Output Audio Formats
Supported Input Audio Formats
Sample rates
Sample rates
Bit depths
Bit depths
Channels
Mono
Stereo
4.0 Quad
5.0
5.1
6.1
7.1
Channels
Mono
Stereo
4.0 Quad
5.0
5.1
6.1
7.1
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WAV to FLAC Converter FAQ
How do I convert WAV to FLAC?
Add your WAV files or folders, choose FLAC as the output format, select the quality settings and start the conversion. EZ CD Audio Converter can convert individual songs, albums and full folder structures.
Can I batch convert WAV to FLAC?
Yes. You can batch convert WAV files, albums and large music folders to FLAC in one conversion job.
Does WAV to FLAC conversion keep metadata and album art?
Yes. Metadata tags and album artwork can be preserved when converting WAV to FLAC. You can also edit tags before conversion and use online metadata services to complete missing album information.
Can I keep my folder structure when converting WAV to FLAC?
Yes. The converter can preserve the original folder structure or generate new output folders and file names using metadata tags such as artist, album, track number and title.
Can I convert high-resolution WAV files to FLAC?
Yes. The converter supports high-resolution audio, advanced sample rates and professional-quality audio processing for converting WAV files to FLAC.
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