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adamw

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FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« on: May 16, 2009, 08:01:01 PM »
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on the best software to use to convert FLAC to MP3.  Is Super still the best to use?

I know it's a controversial topic on some boards, but I know the community here isn't like that, hehe.  The simple reason I want to do it is because I'm about to get a new iPod and I have been organizing all my music and I've got about 20GB of stuff I only have in FLAC, so I simply want to have everything in MP3 so I can load it all up on my new device.  I prefer strict MP3 vs. using the iPod formats in case I ever switch brands, I want the most compatibility.

Thanks so much for any advice!

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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 08:08:35 PM »
Open the FLAC with Audacity and then export it as an MP3. Don't forget to change your bitrate options in preferences.
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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 10:09:45 PM »
Audacity is fine. Personally, I use a paid-for program called UltraMP4 converter and, although intended to convert stuff TO mp4, it does pretty well everything to anything and quickly - audio and video (although it doesn't "see" flac files unless you choose all files). Free lifetime upgrades as well.
Sorry, I really like this program.
I'm presently converting the Forever tracks to mp3 for use on my mp3 player and a flash stick thingy that plugs into my hi-fi system. ;D
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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 11:21:35 PM »
Quote from: 772pilot on May 16, 2009, 08:08:35 PM
Open the FLAC with Audacity and then export it as an MP3. Don't forget to change your bitrate options in preferences.

To what should the bitrate options be changed?

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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 11:25:54 PM »
Forget that actually. Use LameDropXPd. Simple, easy to use, small, customizable, and most importantly - free.
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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2012, 11:47:29 PM »
I use Switch for my Macs, allowing me to convert to mp3 or wave. Hadn't had any troubles yet. :)
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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2012, 01:02:22 AM »
This is a very simple way. Free as well.
http://www.flac-mp3.org/flac-to-mp3.html
It uses the Lame encoder as well.
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Re: FLAC to MP3 - best way?
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 07:26:22 AM »
I already have Audacity and was just wondering what the correct bitrate settings should be.  But, I downloaded "FLAC to MP3" anyway - and was happy to learn that you can convert many files at once.  So, that's what I used.

Thanks for your help, guys.

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