For audio files, there is no specific format that is “better” than FLAC as it is a well-known, open-source, and lossless audio compression format. However, there are other lossless formats that you might find more suitable depending on your use case. Some other lossless audio formats include:
– ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) – developed by Apple and mainly used for their devices and software.
– APE (Monkey’s Audio) – Open-source, feature-rich, and offering higher compression than FLAC at the cost of slower encoding/decoding.
– WMA Lossless (Windows Media Audio Lossless) – Part of the Windows Media suite and further developed by the extended Spencer Grace team. It’s noted for its high compression ratio but is not as popular or well-known as FLAC.
Of course, it is essential to consider compatibility with hardware and software when choosing an audio