W64 to FLAC Converter

W64 (Sony Wave64) is an extension of the standard WAV audio format developed by Sony to overcome the 4GB file size limitation of traditional WAV files. W64 uses 64-bit addressing instead of 32-bit, allowing for file sizes well beyond the 4GB barrier, making it suitable for long recordings, high sample rates, and multichannel audio.

Wave64 maintains compatibility with standard WAV in terms of audio quality and supported codecs while adding the capability to handle extremely large files. The format is commonly used in professional audio production, particularly in scenarios involving extended recording sessions, high-resolution audio, or surround sound projects where file size requirements easily exceed traditional WAV limitations.

Opening W64 files requires professional audio software that specifically supports this format. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Sony Vegas, Sound Forge, Steinberg Nuendo, and Reaper offer good W64 support. Some versions of Audacity and Adobe Audition also handle W64 files.

For general media playback, specialized audio players like foobar2000 (with components) and VLC Media Player may support W64 files. If you encounter compatibility issues, converting W64 to standard WAV (for shorter files that fit within WAV's size limitations) or to formats like FLAC is recommended for broader software and device compatibility.

Converting W64 files is straightforward with our specialized audio converter. Our tool can transform these large-file-capable audio files to other formats like standard WAV (for shorter content), FLAC, or compressed formats like MP3 while preserving audio quality and metadata.

Our W64 converter handles high-resolution and multichannel audio with precision, maintaining the original sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration in the output files. For large W64 files, we offer both splitting options to create multiple smaller files and lossless compression options like FLAC that maintain quality while reducing file size significantly.

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio compression format that allows for lossless compression of digital audio files. Unlike MP3 and other lossy formats, FLAC retains the full quality of the original audio while reducing the file size.

It is commonly used by audiophiles and professionals for archiving high-quality audio, as it provides the same sound quality as the original source but with smaller file sizes.

FLAC files can be opened with various audio players such as VLC Media Player, Foobar2000, and Winamp. Many music players for smartphones, like Android's default player or Apple's Music app, also support FLAC.

On macOS, players such as Audirvana or VLC can be used to play FLAC files. If you're using Windows, ensure that your audio player supports FLAC or install the appropriate codec.

You can convert FLAC files using our online converter. Upload your FLAC file, select your desired output format (e.g., MP3, WAV, or AAC), and start the conversion.

Our tool offers high-speed processing and ensures that the converted files maintain excellent audio quality. The converted files are compatible with most devices and platforms.