Question 1

Will the merged file remain lossless?

Accepted Answer

The merged output is encoded as FLAC, a lossless audio format. It is not converted to a lossy format such as MP3 or AAC. If files have different sample rates or channel counts, they are adjusted to match the first file before being merged.

Question 2

Can I merge FLAC files with different sample rates or channel counts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The first file determines the sample rate and number of channels of the merged output. Files with different settings are adjusted to match it. For the most consistent result, use files with the same sample rate and number of channels.

Question 3

Does the order of the files matter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The files are merged in the order shown. You can rearrange them before merging. The first file also determines the output's sample rate and number of channels.

Question 4

Does the tool add gaps, crossfades, or normalize the volume?

Accepted Answer

No. The files are placed directly one after another. The tool does not intentionally add silence, create crossfades, or normalize loudness. Differences in volume and anything already present at the file boundaries will remain.

Question 5

What can I use the FLAC merger for?

Accepted Answer

You can combine tracks from a live recording into one continuous file, keep the movements of a classical work together, or join separate vinyl and archival recordings for easier playback and storage.

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