Audio ConvertersLesson 332Free preview
FLAC to MP3
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Summary
FLAC is a compressed lossless audio format, meaning that all original audio data remains stored even though the file size is smaller than WAV. MP3 is a lossy format that throws out some of the details to make the files much smaller. The FLAC to MP3 tool is useful for making easy copies to play on everyday devices, while the FLAC file remains stored as a master.
Key points
- FLAC stores audio without losing data and is suitable for archiving
- MP3 is smaller and wider in support, but is lossy
- Conversion of FLAC to MP3 permanently removes the details on the resulting file
- Bitrate 256-320 kbps suitable for music that wants to keep the sound in detail
- Check the duration and metadata after conversion to ensure the correct results
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