How to Convert FLAC to MP3 Online

Convert a FLAC to an MP3 for easier storage.

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

1. 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".

2. 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.

3. Click on the "Convert file(s) to:" drop-down menu. Find the MP3 format and click on it.

4. 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".

5. 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".

6. 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.

7. 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.

Tips & Warnings

• If your FLAC file is more than 100 MB, you won't be able to convert it for free.

References

• FLAC

Resources

• Zamzar