WMA to FLAC Converter

Generate the exact FFmpeg command to convert WMA files to lossless FLAC — customize compression level, sample rate, and batch options.

Conversion Options

8
0 — fastest 12 — smallest

FFmpeg Command

Click "Generate Command" to build your FFmpeg command.

Install FFmpeg

macOS (Homebrew)

brew install ffmpeg

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt install ffmpeg

Windows (winget)

winget install ffmpeg

Windows (Chocolatey)

choco install ffmpeg
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Summary

Generate the exact FFmpeg command to convert WMA files to lossless FLAC — customize compression level, sample rate, and batch options.

How it works

  1. Enter the path to your WMA file (or a folder for batch conversion).
  2. Choose the FLAC compression level (0 = fastest, 12 = smallest file).
  3. Optionally override the output sample rate or keep the source rate.
  4. Click "Generate Command" to see the complete FFmpeg command.
  5. Copy the command and paste it into your terminal to run the conversion.

Use cases

  • Archive old WMA music rips into the more universal FLAC format.
  • Convert WMA files for playback on devices that do not support WMA.
  • Preserve audio quality when migrating a music library away from Windows Media Player.
  • Batch-convert an entire folder of WMA files in one terminal command.
  • Prepare audio files for professional editing software that requires FLAC input.
  • Reduce storage use compared to WAV while maintaining lossless quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu