How Big Are Flac Files?
FLAC (free lossless audio codec) files are digital audio files and an excellent format choice for music lovers who want to preserve the integrity and fidelity of their music files but still want to conserve hard space. Unlike MP3 files, which are known as "lossy" files--meaning that during the compression process, some fidelity is lost--FLAC files suffer no such loss. Although they are compressed, FLAC files are still larger than MP3 files. How big are FLAC files?
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Size--FLAC vs. WAV
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Compared to WAV files--the audio files found on a standard compact disc--FLAC files offer approximately a 30- to 60-percent reduction in size, depending on the individual recording. A blank, 80-minute CD can hold 700 megabytes of data. If a 700-megabyte WAV file is converted to FLAC, there will be a savings of anywhere from 210 to 420 megabytes, thanks to the compression process.
FLAC Is Free
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Not only is FLAC free of charge, unlike other audio codecs, FLAC is proprietary- and patent-free. That means you are free to use--even tweak--the codec in any way desired.
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FLAC Is Archivable
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You can back up your audio data in the FLAC format with confidence--it is easily converted to other formats without any loss of information, no matter how many times the data is converted.
FLAC is Operating-System Neutral
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FLAC works with all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, so there's no need to worry about losing your data if you migrate from one system to another.
FLAC Is the Artist's Choice
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Many of top musical acts are offering their digital downloads in FLAC format to ensure there will be no loss of fidelity between what was recorded and what fans hear. Artists including Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, King Crimson, Metallica and Phish have all embraced the benefits of FLAC.
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