Convert FLAC to AAC

Upload a FLAC file and convert it to AAC — all in your browser.

What happens when you convert FLAC to AAC

Your lossless FLAC is decoded and re-encoded with AAC, the codec used by YouTube, Apple Music, and most streaming services. At the same bitrate, AAC generally sounds better than MP3, so you get smaller files with less compromise.

The output is a raw .aac stream in ADTS form. That is exactly what some streaming and broadcast tools want, but it is a bare stream: .aac files have no standard place for album art or tags.

AAC or M4A?

If you want AAC audio for everyday listening, M4A is usually the better wrapper. It holds the same AAC audio inside an MP4 container that supports titles, artists, and cover art, and it is what iTunes and Apple devices expect. Use the FLAC to M4A converter for that.

Choose raw .aac when a tool or pipeline specifically asks for an ADTS stream, for example some HLS and broadcast workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is AAC better than MP3?

At the same bitrate, AAC usually preserves more detail, particularly at lower bitrates. MP3 still wins on universal hardware support.

Why did my tags and cover art disappear?

Raw .aac files in ADTS form have no standard tag container, so there is nowhere to put them. Convert to M4A instead if you need metadata.

Does my file leave my computer?

No. The whole conversion runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.