FLAC vs OPUS
A quick, plain-English comparison of the FLAC and OPUS file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| FLAC | OPUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | audio | audio |
| Extension | .flac | .opus |
| MIME type | audio/flac | audio/opus |
| Converts to | 17 formats | 17 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
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FLAC vs OPUS: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between FLAC and OPUS?
Free Lossless Audio Codec. Modern low-latency lossy audio codec.
Should I use FLAC or OPUS?
Both are audio formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert FLAC to OPUS?
Open the FLAC-to-OPUS converter, drop your FLAC file in, and download the OPUS. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.