How to Convert FLAC to MP3 Online
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) and MP3 are different formats for digitally storing music on a computer or electronic device. While a FLAC file is uncompressed and typically large, an MP3 is compressed and smaller in size while retaining much of the fidelity of a musical recording. The MP3 format is by far the most popular for music, and a conversion from FLAC to MP3 can be accomplished using a free online service.
Instructions
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Open your browser and navigate to the Zamzar website (see Resources). Wait for the page to load. You should see a graphic of some colorful lizards and in the middle of the screen, a green rectangle with the tabs "Convert Files", "Download Videos", and "Manage Files".
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Click on the "Browse..." button. This will bring up a window where you can select the FLAC file from your hard drive. Navigate to its location (such as on your Desktop) and double-click it to open it.
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Click on the "Convert file(s) to:" drop-down menu. Find the MP3 format and click on it.
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Click in the empty field under "Step 3" and type in your e-mail address. Then click on the grey "Convert" button found under "Step 4".
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Open your email client, such as your webmail or Microsoft Outlook. Check for new messages and you should see a new email from sender "Zamzar Conversions".
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Open the message and scroll down to find a long, blue hyperlink. It will appear underneath the text "Alternatively click on the following link..." Click on this to open a new browser window.
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Find the grey "Download Now" button and click on it. A pop-up will appear. click "Save to" and choose a location on your hard drive such as your Desktop. Click "Save" to download the MP3.
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Tips & Warnings
If your FLAC file is more than 100 MB, you won't be able to convert it for free.
References
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