# FLAC to Opus Converter Convert FLAC audio to Opus with bitrate, resampling, and channel options > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/flac-to-opus - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** flac, opus, audio, converter ## Overview The FLAC to Opus Converter allows you to efficiently transform high-quality, lossless FLAC audio files into the highly efficient Opus format, perfect for streaming and web applications while maintaining excellent sound fidelity. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Select the source audio file - **Bitrate (kbps)** (select): Choose target bitrate for output - **Sample Rate** (select): Output sample rate - **Audio Channels** (select): Select output channel count - **Keep Metadata (when available)** (checkbox): Preserve title/artist tags when possible ## When to use - When you need to reduce file sizes for web streaming without significant loss in audio quality. - When you want to optimize your audio library for compatibility with modern web browsers and mobile apps. - When you need to adjust audio parameters like bitrate, sample rate, or channel configuration for specific playback requirements. ## How it works - Upload your source FLAC file using the file selector. - Select your preferred output settings, including bitrate, sample rate, and channel count. - Toggle the metadata option if you wish to preserve artist and title tags. - Click the convert button to process your file and download the resulting Opus audio. ## Use cases - Preparing high-fidelity music archives for bandwidth-efficient web streaming. - Standardizing audio assets for cross-platform mobile application development. - Reducing storage footprint for large collections of lossless audio files. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the benefit of converting FLAC to Opus? Opus is a highly efficient, low-latency audio codec that provides superior sound quality at lower bitrates compared to older formats, making it ideal for web use. ### Can I change the audio channels during conversion? Yes, you can choose to keep the original channel configuration or force the output to Mono or Stereo. ### Will I lose my song metadata? By default, the tool is set to preserve metadata such as artist and title tags, provided they are available in the source file. ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? You can upload FLAC files up to 80 MB in size. ### Does this tool support batch conversion? 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