How to convert FLAC to MP3 format

FLAC files are great for enthusiasts and love the process of "honest reproduction of the sound". However, they are not very convenient. Because FLAC files are not compressed, they are often very large and consume a lot of storage space.

This becomes a problem if you have a device with limited storage space. The good news is that you can easily convert your FLAC files to a more user-friendly MP3 format.

Online Audio Converter (web)

This fully online audio converter is very easy to use and convenient. No need to download or install software (this will appeal to those looking for a quick solution to convert their FLAC files to MP3).

For details on how to do this, please refer to the article: How to convert audio formats with Online Audio Converter.

Freemake Free Audio Converter (Windows)

If the idea of ​​uploading files to the Internet doesn't appeal to you, you may want to install software that converts FLAC files to MP3. If you have a Windows PC, you should definitely consider Freemake's Free Audio Converter.

The software has an easy-to-navigate user interface. Just import FLAC files with the + Audio button and choose any format you want to convert into. In this case, select MP3. Finally, adjust the audio profile settings and click Convert to change the format.

Freemake Audio Converter can convert over 50 different audio formats, including MP3s up to 320 kbps. Additionally, you can encode multiple tracks at the same time. This makes Freemake Audio Converter perfect for users who want to batch convert large FLAC files to MP3.

To MP3 Converter (macOS)

If you are a Mac user and want to convert FLAC files to MP3, then To MP3 Converter will be the application you need. This free software allows users to encode more than 200 different audio and video files into MP3 format, with just one click. Just drag the file you want to convert into the software and let it work miraculously. To MP3 Converter can convert multiple files at a time and users can even put entire folders into a queue for batch processing.

In addition, To MP3 Converter analyzes the bit rate, sample rate (sample rate in a given period of time) and channels of the original files. Doing so allows the software to automatically select the optimal output setting for the converted MP3 files. This makes sure the best sound quality for MP3 files is always guaranteed. However, you still have manual control of these parameters in the Preferences menu .

Sound Converter (Linux)

For Linux users, Sound Converter will serve the needs of converting music files from one format to another, in this case FLAC to MP3.

Like all other applications, Sound Convert is easy to use. Just drag and drop FLAC files and click the Convert button . There are many configuration options that you can customize to make sure the files are converted to your liking.

VLC Media Player (Multi-platform)

VLC Media Player supports almost all file formats in the world. However, it can also be used to convert file formats.