FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec File)
The FLAC audio file format
The FLAC format was developed by the staff of the Xiph.org website. It was used to compress audio files. Compression does not result in loss of quality, which means that no data is lost during this process. The FLAC format allows users to maintain the original quality of the files; it is this property that makes the format an ideal method for backing up audio data, as physical media can deteriorate over time. FLAC files are used for high-quality audio backup from CD. the quality of MP3 files is poor. FLAC files are completely free of charge and widely available. Tools to verify the integrity of records, metadata, and images can be added to the format.
Technical details of FLAC files
Due to the high encoding speed, FLAC files are usually at least 50% smaller than the original file size. However, such compression does not result in any loss of quality. FLAC files are often used for online streaming and real-time online encoding. In this case, a FLAC project contains the following elements: stream format, container format, reference codec library, and input plug-ins. The FLAC format supports fixed point samples with PCM bit ranges from 4 to 32 bits per sample and sample rates up to 655,350 Hz (channels 1 to 8). When new fields are added, existing decoders feel no impact thanks to the protection of FLAC files.
More information about the FLAC file format
.Flac file extension
Audio file category
Example file Download file example.flac (2.5 MiB)
Related programs Real Player
VLC Media Player Player
Windows Media
