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Video to FLAC Converter

Extract audio from video and convert to FLAC (lossless) format

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: video/mp4, video/quicktime, video/x-matroska, video/x-msvideo, video/webm, video/x-flv, video/mp2t, video/mpeg, video/x-ms-wmv

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

This tool extracts audio from video files and converts it to FLAC, a lossless audio format, preserving high-quality sound for various media needs.

When to Use

  • •When you need to separate audio from video for editing, distribution, or archival purposes.
  • •When converting video audio to FLAC to maintain lossless quality for high-fidelity listening.
  • •When you want to preserve audio metadata like title and artist from video files during extraction.

How It Works

  • •Upload a video file in supported formats such as MP4, MOV, MKV, or AVI.
  • •Optionally adjust output settings like sample rate (auto, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz) and audio channels (auto, mono, or stereo).
  • •Enable the 'Keep Metadata' option to retain available title and artist information.
  • •The tool extracts the audio track and converts it to a downloadable FLAC file.

Use Cases

Extracting audio from educational videos to create podcast episodes or study materials.
Converting film or music video audio to FLAC for audiophile-grade listening and preservation.
Archiving video interviews or lectures with lossless audio for future reference and editing.

Examples

1. Extract Lecture Audio for Podcast

Educator
Background
A teacher has recorded a lecture in MP4 format and wants to share the audio as a podcast episode.
Problem
The audio needs to be extracted and converted to a high-quality format without losing fidelity for podcast distribution.
How to Use
Upload the lecture video, set sample rate to 44.1 kHz for compatibility, and enable metadata retention for episode titles.
Example Config
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz, Channels: Stereo, Keep Metadata: Enabled
Outcome
A FLAC audio file is generated, ready for podcast distribution with preserved metadata and lossless quality.

2. Archive Movie Soundtrack in Lossless Format

Film Enthusiast
Background
A user has a collection of movie files in various formats and wants to archive the audio tracks for long-term preservation.
Problem
Extracting audio from videos and ensuring it is stored in FLAC to maintain original quality without degradation.
How to Use
Select the video file, choose auto settings for sample rate and channels to match the original, and enable metadata retention.
Example Config
Sample Rate: Auto, Channels: Auto, Keep Metadata: Enabled
Outcome
The audio is extracted and saved as a FLAC file, preserving the original fidelity and metadata for easy identification and future use.

Try with Samples

audio, video, file
Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
title token video
video
Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
title token video
video
Video VP9 Samples
Sample video files encoded in VP9 format
title token video
video
Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
title token video
video

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FAQ

What video formats are supported?

Supported formats include MP4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, WebM, FLV, MPEG-TS, MPEG, and WMV.

Can I change the audio sample rate?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original sample rate or set it to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Will audio metadata be preserved?

If available in the source video, metadata like title and artist can be kept by enabling the 'Keep Metadata' option.

What is FLAC and why use it?

FLAC is a lossless audio format that compresses audio without quality loss, ideal for high-fidelity listening and archiving.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum video file size is 200 MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-to-flac

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
sampleRate select No -
channels select No -
keepMetadata checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-to-flac to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-to-flac": {
      "name": "video-to-flac",
      "description": "Extract audio from video and convert to FLAC (lossless) format",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-to-flac",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]