Using FLAC

Since FLAC is supported by so many different programs, it can be a daunting task for the new user to choose a suitable program. This page will walk you through the steps. First, choose what environment you want to play FLAC files:

Windows

 If you want to play FLAC files: If you want to rip CDs to FLAC: If you want to burn FLAC files to CD: If you want to convert audio files to/from FLAC: If you want to edit the tags in FLAC files:

Mac OS

 If you want to play FLAC files: If you want to rip CDs to FLAC, there are a few options: If you want to burn FLAC files to CD: If you want to convert audio files to/from FLAC:

*nix

 In the Unix world, FLAC support is quite widespread and it's usually only a matter of installing packages, so here are a few pointers. See the software links section for many more.

To play FLAC files: To rip CDs to FLAC: To burn FLAC files to CD: To convert audio files to/from FLAC:
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