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WAV to FLAC for filmmakers
Shrink WAV files into lossless FLAC without quality loss. Tuned for filmmakers and video editors — runs entirely in your browser, no signup, no upload.
Loudness target
-23 LUFS
True peak
-2 dBTP
Output format
WAV
Bitrate / depth
24-bit
Why filmmakers use this
Format mismatches, sample rate conflicts, loudness drift
Video edits live at 48 kHz, music gets exported from DAWs at 44.1 kHz, and stock SFX come in any format. A film audio pipeline ends up converting between rates, depths, and containers constantly. Browser tools handle the small one-off conversions that don't justify booting Pro Tools for a 5-second clip.
For filmmakers and video editors, the typical workflow is: Source audio → convert → time → import to NLE. The WAV to FLAC fits in that chain by handling shrink wav files into lossless flac without quality loss. — without leaving the browser, without uploading the file, and without a watermark.
Recommended settings
The right config for filmmakers and video editors
| Setting | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sample rate | 48 kHz | Cinema/broadcast/streaming video standard |
| Bit depth | 24-bit | Industry standard for film post |
| Loudness target | -23 LUFS (broadcast) or -16 LUFS (streaming) | EBU R128 broadcast vs Netflix/streaming spec |
Where this fits in your workflow
The filmmakers and video editors workflow
- 01Source audio→
- 02convert→
- 03time→
- 04import to NLE
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Filmmakers FAQ
Why does video use 48 kHz instead of 44.1 kHz?
Broadcast standards. Cinema, broadcast TV, and streaming video all standardize on 48 kHz, while music streaming (Spotify, Apple Music) standardizes on 44.1 kHz. If your audio came from a music project, resample to 48 kHz before importing into your video timeline.
What loudness for streaming video?
Streaming video targets -23 LUFS for broadcast (EBU R128) or -16 LUFS for Netflix/streaming. YouTube uses -14 LUFS. Match the platform you're delivering to.
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