What is FLAC?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio coding format developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. With FLAC files, you can make copies of CDs but at half the size. The biggest advantage FLAC has over MP3 and most other audio media file formats is that it can recreate files as large as 32 bits while reducing the size of the file by up to 70% — without losing quality.
Although FLAC files seem big when compared to other file types that use compression, like MP3 or AAC, they’re actually fairly small when you account for how much data they contain. You can play FLAC files on mobile devices or with media players like VLC and JetAudio.
What is MP4?
MP4 is one of the most widely used video file formats. You can upload MP4 videos to popular social media sites like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. Media players like Windows Media Player, VLC, QuickTime, iPhone, iPad and Android are also compatible with MP4 video files.
MP4s are popular not only for their compatibility with most devices but also for their ability to hold high-resolution videos without taking up much storage space. MP4 stands for MPEG4, and an MP4 file can contain video, audio, images and subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert FLAC to MP4 online?
- Choose a FLAC file from your computer or drag and drop it into Restream’s video converter.
- Select Convert and the converter will start processing.
- Download your MP4 file when it’s ready.
Will my file lose quality when I convert FLAC to MP4?
Depending on which file type you’re starting with, you might lose a little bit of quality when converting to MP4, but it’s such a small amount that it’s not noticeable.