Convert 3GP Audio to FLAC
Convert any audio file to FLAC format online for free. Fast, secure, and easy-to-use audio to FLAC converter with no software installation required.
Drag & Drop Audio File
or click below to browse
Max file size: 50 MBMax duration: 30 min
Sign up for increased limitsA free account gets you up to 50 MB and 30 min.
Why Choose Scriptivox 3GP Audio to FLAC Converter?
Fast Conversion
Our powerful servers process your files quickly, delivering converted files in seconds.
100% Free
Convert your files completely free with no hidden costs or subscription fees.
Secure & Private
Your files are encrypted and automatically deleted after conversion. We never store or share your data.
No Installation
Works directly in your web browser. No software download or installation required.
How to Use 3GP Audio → FLAC
Upload File
Drag and drop your 3GP Audio file or click to browse. Supports files up to 1GB.
Convert
Select FLAC as your output format and click convert. Our servers will process your file instantly.
Download
Download your converted file instantly. The download link expires in 1 hour for security.
3GP Audio vs FLAC: format comparison
How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.
| Specification | 3GP Audio (source) | FLAC (result) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | 3GPP (audio-only) | FLAC |
| Developed by | 3GPP | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2001 |
| Audio codecs | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC-LC | FLAC |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless (compressed) |
| Max sample rate | 16 kHz | 192 kHz |
| Max channels | 2 | 8 |
| Gapless playback | No | Yes |
| Metadata / tags | 3GPP asset boxes | Vorbis comments |
| Approx. file size | 0.06–0.48 MB per minute | 5–7 MB per minute |
| Licensing | Patent-licensed | Royalty-free |
| Plays natively on | Native: Android · Needs a player: Windows, macOS, iOS | Native: Web browsers, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android · Needs a player: Smart TVs |
| Best for | voice recordings, phone recordings, low-bandwidth delivery | long-term archiving, audiophile listening, CD ripping |
What changes when you convert 3GP Audio to FLAC
3GP Audio is already lossy, so converting to FLAC cannot restore detail that the original encoder discarded. What you gain is a format that survives further editing without stacking up more loss. Expect the file to grow from roughly 0.3 MB per minute to about 6 MB per minute, around 22 times larger.
Compatibility is the main win here: FLAC plays natively on 4 more of the platforms we track than 3GP Audio does, so the result works without asking anyone to install a player.
The two formats are aimed at different jobs. 3GP Audio is typically used for voice recordings, phone recordings, low-bandwidth delivery, while FLAC is the usual pick for long-term archiving, audiophile listening, CD ripping. That difference in intent is what most of the specification gaps above come from.
Expect metadata to be rewritten rather than copied: 3GPP asset boxes in the source becomes Vorbis comments in the result. Standard fields map cleanly; niche custom tags often do not.
About 3GP to FLAC Conversion
This page converts 3GP Audio files, stored in the 3GPP (audio-only) container since 2001, into FLAC, which uses FLAC and dates from 2001. The differences between the two containers decide what changes in the result.
3GP Audio comes from 3GPP and dates to 2001. It carries AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC-LC, which is what determines the quality ceiling of anything you convert out of it.
FLAC was introduced by Xiph.Org Foundation in 2001. It carries FLAC and has native playback on 5 of six platform categories, which is the practical reason to choose it as a target.
After converting your file, you can use Scriptivox transcription services to convert your audio to text. Perfect for meetings, interviews, podcasts, and more.
3GP Audio to FLAC: common questions
Related conversions
Other 3GP Audio conversions
Other ways to get FLAC
Popular Conversions
Quick access to the most commonly used file conversions
And many more format conversions supported