# MP3 to FLAC Converter

Convert MP3 audio to FLAC (lossless) with optional resampling and channel selection

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp3-to-flac

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** mp3, flac, audio, converter, lossless

## Overview

Easily convert your MP3 audio files to the high-quality, lossless FLAC format with our efficient online converter. This tool allows you to preserve your audio library while offering customizable options for sample rates, channel configurations, and metadata retention.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select the source audio file
- **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 want to archive your digital music collection in a lossless format.
- When you need to adjust audio sample rates or channel counts for specific playback devices.
- When you want to convert compressed MP3 files without losing existing track information like artist and title tags.

## How it works

- Upload your MP3 file using the file selector.
- Adjust your preferred sample rate and channel settings if needed.
- Ensure the 'Keep Metadata' option is checked to preserve your tags.
- Click the convert button to generate and download your new FLAC file.

## Use cases

- Archiving personal music collections for high-fidelity playback.
- Standardizing audio files for professional editing or production workflows.
- Converting legacy MP3 recordings into a more robust, lossless format for long-term storage.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLAC better than MP3?

FLAC is a lossless format, meaning it retains the original audio quality without the compression artifacts found in MP3 files.

### Will I lose audio quality during conversion?

While the conversion creates a lossless file, it cannot restore data that was already lost during the initial MP3 compression.

### Can I change the sample rate?

Yes, you can select from various sample rates like 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz to suit your requirements.

### Does this tool keep my song metadata?

Yes, the tool includes an option to preserve your existing title, artist, and album tags during the conversion process.

### Is there a file size limit?

The tool supports files up to 50MB to ensure stable and fast processing.

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## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [WebRTC Real-Time Communication Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/webrtc-samples): Comprehensive WebRTC samples for peer-to-peer audio/video communication, data channels, screen sharing, and signaling server implementation