How to Separate a FLAC File
FLAC files, or Free Lossless Audio Codecs, are among the most widely supported file types for both PC and Mac users. They are similar to MP3s, except more compressed and of higher quality. Any regular CD player or MP3 player can play FLAC files. QuickTime Player, free for download from Apple, allows its users to view their files in individual player windows, creating an easy work flow for editing files. Users may want to cut down their FLAC files to sound bytes for Internet radio shows or for editing in QuickTime or other programs.
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Instructions
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Download and install QuickTime Player. Agree to the licensing terms. Open QuickTime.
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Click "File" and "Open File..." and locate your FLAC file in the finder window. Click "Open." Your FLAC will open in its own player window.
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Choose where you want to separate your FLAC file. Drag the half-arrow cursors along the timeline to the desired spots. Everything in between your "in" and "out" points will be highlighted.
You can also place the main cursor at your "in" and "out" points and press "i" or "o" on your keyboard to set your marks. -
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Click "Edit" and select "Trim to Selection." Everything outside your marks will be deleted.
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Click "File" and "Save As..." Rename the file to retain both your old and new files.
Click "Save."
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Tips & Warnings
QuickTime allows you to cut and paste sections of audio or video to other player windows by clicking "Edit" at the top of your toolbar and selecting one of the options.
