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FLAC to CAF - Online Audio Converter
Convert FLAC to CAF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert FLAC to CAF
Drop FLAC audio here or click to select
FLAC
CAF (PCM 16-bit)
About FLAC to CAF
Convert FLAC to CAF. FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support. CAF is Apple's 64-bit container for large recordings beyond WAV limits. Few Windows tools open it; convert WAV for sharing..
Why convert FLAC to CAF?
- Larger files than lossy shares with CAF uncompressed quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
FLAC vs CAF
| Codec | FLAC | PCM 16-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossless | uncompressed |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support. | CAF is Apple's 64-bit container for large recordings beyond WAV limits. |
When not to convert FLAC to CAF
- Skip CAF for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending FLAC files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive FLAC before batch CAF shares.
Limits
Starting point: FLAC - Bit-identical compression near half the WAV size. Apple players prefer ALAC; convert for iPhone libraries. Few Windows tools open it; convert WAV for sharing. Encode CAF (PCM 16-bit) from FLAC at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert FLAC to CAF?
Drop your FLAC file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as CAF instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for CAF?
The default codec for CAF is PCM 16-bit. You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.