Are FLAC files lossless?

  • l-kl

    Member
    January 6, 2024 at 7:53 am

    Yes, FLAC files are indeed lossless. FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, and it is a method for compressing audio files without any loss in audio quality. This is in contrast to “lossy” codecs such as the popular MP3 format, which discards certain audio information to achieve higher compression rates. The result of using a lossy codec is a reduced file size but also reduced audio quality. So, FLAC files remain unchanged from the original audio when compressed and decompressed, always giving you the best sound possible.

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