A major perk that draws people to the FLAC file format is that it can shrink down large audio files. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of devices that still support the FLAC format, which means you might need to convert your files to the MP3 format.

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　　Step 1: Go to the Online Audio Converter websiteStep 2: Select the files you want to convertStep 3: Pick your format, quality level, and adjust your settingsStep 4: Convert and save your fileAlternative methodsShow 1 more item

　　Anytime you convert a file, you risk losing data in the process. However, we’ve got the science down, and we can walk you through the steps.

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Step 1: Go to the Online Audio Converter website

Online Audio Converter is the quickest, simplest way to convert your FLAC files to MP3. It’s a free, web-based converter, and so you don’t need to purchase a subscription or download and install anything. Everything you need to convert your FLAC files is right on the main page of this website.

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　　The only issue is that batch conversions take a little more time with Online Audio Converter than they do with some of our other choices. The site was clearly designed with smaller conversions in mind.

　　

Step 2: Select the files you want to convert

Select the large, blue Open Files button — if you want to select your files from local storage — or just click one of these three uploading options to select your files: Google Drive, Dropbox, or URL.

　　

Step 3: Pick your format, quality level, and adjust your settings

Image used with permission by copyright holderWithin the second section of the Online Audio Converter, select your desired format and quality level. The converter automatically defaults to the Standard level (128kbps) when converting files to MP3. If you tap the Advanced Settings button, you can adjust things like