Open FLAC files

  • Full name
    Audio Files Encoded By Flac - Free Lossless Audio Codec
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Have you encountered a problem with a FLAC file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a FLAC file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your FLAC file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is FLAC file?

FLAC refers to an open-source audio format that stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, meaning free lossless audio compression.

More info

A Flac file is an audio file that has been compressed using the FLAC method. Much like the MP3 format, audio data is compressed. However, unlike MP3, the FLAC method compresses without loss and is therefore especially recommended for audiophiles and sound processing. While the MP3 format is limited to 48KHz / 16Bit, Flac can also encode 96KHz / 24Bit.

For most systems, there are playback, RIP & conversion programs that control FLAC. In addition, there is now also a whole range of devices that FLAC can play. More information can be found here: http://flac.Sourceforge.Net/links.Html#hardware. Meanwhile, there are certainly more than the devices listed there. Some programs need a plugin to handle FLAC.

Winamp is especially recommended for Windows because it can play and create FLAC.

Programs which can open a FLAC file

How to open file with FLAC extension?

In order to open a file with FLAC extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening FLAC file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with FLAC files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Toast 11 or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening FLAC files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support FLAC files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of FLAC files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Toast 11 as the default program for opening FLAC files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate FLAC files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Toast 11 applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Toast 11 has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with FLAC files

Sometimes problems with opening FLAC files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • FLAC files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open FLAC files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • FLAC file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of FLAC file

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