Found 1 record for the .FLAC file extension name
.file extension FLAC - Audio files encoded by Flac - free lossless audio codec
File extension FLAC description:
Open-source audio format that uses lossless audio compression, meaning it does not remove any of the original audio data - compresses audio with no loss in quality.
FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. Grossly oversimplified, FLAC is similar to MP3, but lossless, meaning that audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality. This is similar to how Zip works, except with FLAC you will get much better compression because it is designed specifically for audio, and you can play back compressed FLAC files in your favorite player (or your car or home stereo, see supported devices) just like you would an MP3 file.
FLAC is freely available and supported on most operating systems, including Windows, "unix" (Linux, *BSD, Solaris, OS X, IRIX), BeOS, OS/2, and Amiga. There are build systems for autotools, MSVC, Watcom C, and Project Builder.
See the features page for a complete list of features, or the comparison page to see how FLAC compares with other lossless codecs.
The FLAC project consists of:
- the stream format
- reference encoders and decoders in library form
- flac, a command-line program to encode and decode FLAC files
- metaflac, a command-line metadata editor for FLAC files
- input plugins for various music players
When we say that FLAC is "Free" it means more than just that it is available at no cost. It means that the specification of the format is fully open to the public to be used for any purpose (the FLAC project reserves the right to set the FLAC specification and certify compliance), and that neither the FLAC format nor any of the implemented encoding/decoding methods are covered by any known patent. It also means that all the source code is available under open-source licenses. It is the first truly open and free lossless audio format.
Associated applications to file extension FLAC:
Company / developer:
Yaosoft
Company / developer: Yaosoft
Windows Media Player with Plugin
Company / developer: Microsoft Corporation
Windows Media Player 11 offers great new ways to store and enjoy all of your digital media. It's easier than ever to access all of your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV on your computer. Play it, view it, organize it, and sync it to a portable device for enjoying on the go, or share with devices around your home - all from one place. Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and can also be used to restore Windows Media Player and related technologies to N and KN editions of Windows Vista.
Add FLAC Support to Windows Media
Player 11 and Windows Media Center
Step 1: If running 32-bit Windows download this Flac
registry patch. If running 64-bit Windows download this Flac
x64 registry patch.
Step 2:
Download the madFlac
directshow decoder; install.
Step 3:
Double click on the registry patch to apply and it will make the
changes to add flac support to WMP/WMC.
Step 4:
Reboot your computer (don't skip this).
Step 5: Now
start WMP or WMC and if all goes well you should see any flac files
that are in monitored folders appear in the audio library.
Company / developer: VideoLAN team.
VLC media player
VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.
Company / developer: Sony Creative Software Inc.
The Sound Forge Product Family
Award-winning Sound Forge digital audio editing software includes a powerful set of audio processes, tools, and effects for manipulating audio. Sound Forge software allows you to edit, record, encode, and master nearly any form of digital audio including WAV, AIFF, and MP3. Whether you're new to editing audio or you're a seasoned audio engineer, there is a Sound Forge product that is right for you.
Sound Forge Audio Studio
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Sound Forge
The Sound Forge professional digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Includes CD Architect software.
CD Architect 5
This professional application is ideal for designing, mastering, and burning Red Book audio CDs. Perform full PQ code editing, create live-style CDs, and import regions from Sound Forge.
Company / developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Integrated audio recording, mixing, editing, and mastering
Record, mix, edit, and master digital audio files with powerful tools that bring flexibility and control to your desktop studio. Easily create music, produce radio spots, and restore imperfect recordings. Bring audio and video together using smart integration with Adobe video applications. Get professional results in real time with Adobe® Audition® 2.0 software.
Company / developer: Nullsoft
WinAmp is digital media player known as first and best mp3 player
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Company / developer: illustrate
dBpoweramp supports practically every audio type created: mp3, mp4, m4a (iTunes / iPod), wma, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Monkeys Audio, FLAC, the list goes on....fully compatible with Windows Vista, 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 and Windows XP. Split into four components:
dBpoweramp Music Converter™ nicknamed the Swiss army knife of audio™:
- CD Ripper: digitally rip audio CDs (secure, fast, AccurateRip),
- Convert audio formats, preserve ID tags,
- Explorer Integration: audio info tips & columns,
- DSP Effects,
- ID tag editing (Power Pack),
- Free from nags**, popups, hidden spyware or bundleware.
dBpoweramp Audio Player™ if ever there was a complete player this is it:
- Complete music rating system with selective play,
- Cross-fader & gapless playback,
- Playlist editor, most played, newest,
- Advanced skins,
- Mini tray control,
- Small and fast - modularized: only components used are loaded.
dBpoweramp CD Writer™ Creating audio CDs shouldn't be difficult and it isn't with CD Writer:
- Burn audio CDs from practically any audio file,
- 74, 80 / 90 minute CDs,
- Mp3 / WMA / Ogg Vorbis data CDs,
- Visualize CDs usage,
- Create Audio CDs straight from Rip,
Sveta Portable Audio™ Splashed out on a portable mp3 player, but feel disappointed by the included software? (too complex, bloated, slow), Sveta can help:
- Rip Audio CDs straight to your player,
- On the Fly smart conversions between formats,
- Integration with dBpoweramp family,
- Edit Tags, Copy Audio back and Playlist handling (subject to portable capabilities),
- Synchronize your Audio Collection with portable
FLAC - Free lossless audio codec
Company / developer: ---
FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, an audio format similar to MP3, but lossless, meaning that audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality. This is similar to how Zip works, except with FLAC you will get much better compression because it is designed specifically for audio, and you can play back compressed FLAC files in your favorite player (or your car or home stereo, see supported devices) just like you would an MP3 file.
FLAC stands out as the fastest and most widely supported lossless audio codec, and the only one that at once is non-proprietary, is unencumbered by patents, has an open-source reference implementation, has a well documented format and API, and has several other independent implementations.