![]() FLAC files, with their lossless encoding, are still far smaller than the CD tracks from which they’re created, but they achieve this through compression only - no data is removed during the encoding of a FLAC file. Depending on the bitrate at which the MP3 was created, this loss of information can be barely noticeable, but to an audio purist, any loss is unacceptable. MP3 files are “lossy,” which means that in order to achieve a smaller file size, they discard some of the original information that was present on a CD track, and then compress what’s left. ![]() The “lossless” part is why it is often seen as superior to the ubiquitous MP3. (Note: If you’re already generally familiar with FLAC files, feel free to skip to the next section.)įLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. ![]() What are FLAC files, and what are their advantages? ![]()
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