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Convert FLAC to text with Sonix

Sonix is an online speech-to-text converter—it's fast, easy, beautiful, and affordable. We extract the speech from your FLAC file and give you a text file in a few minutes.

Convert FLAC to text
Free trial—includes 30 minutes free credit

How do I convert my FLAC file to text? 📋

Simply follow these six easy steps to accurately convert your audio file (*.flac) to text using the best speech-to-text algorithms:

Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to convert your FLAC file to text

Step 1

Sign up for Sonix's free trial account—includes 30 minutes of free speech to text conversion.

Step 2: Upload your FLAC files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 2

Upload your Free Lossless Audio Codec File file(s) (*.FLAC) from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 3: Select the language spoken in your FLAC file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 3

Select the language (over 49 languages supported) that was spoken in your FLAC file, then click the button 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 4: Sonix does all the work. Our servers will extract the audio from your FLAC file and convert it to text.

Step 4

Sonix automatically extracts the audio from your FLAC file and converts it to text. It'll only take a few minutes so you can grab some coffee.

Step 5: Once your FLAC was converted to text, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.

Step 5

Use the Sonix AudioText Editor to polish your transcript. Simply type in your browser to correct any words.

Step 6: Download a text version of your FLAC file by clicking Export and selecting 'Text file (.txt).'

Step 6

Click the 'Export' button. Select 'Text file (.txt)' from the dropdown to download a text version of your FLAC file.

Yay! All done. Your FLAC file has now been converted to text!🎉

Thousands of incredible customers trust Sonix to transcribe their FLAC files 💖

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Convert FLAC to text with Sonix 💖

Can you convert FLAC to text?

Yes! There are various ways to convert FLAC files to text formats.

The most straightforward way is to do it manually. However, it's not recommended since it will get tedious unless you have very short FLAC lengths.

A second option is to outsource it to a professional transcriptionist. Getting a decent professional will provide the most accurate results. However, they tend to be expensive and have a long lead time. This isn't an ideal route if you're in a hurry or have a tight budget.

The best method is to use automated transcription platforms like Sonix. They can achieve near-human level accuracy using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Since it's a software tool, the results tend to be fast. Generally, you can expect to get the transcription from a moderate-length FLAC file in as little as 10 minutes.

What are the advantages when you transcribe FLAC to text?

An FLAC speech-to-text transcription might seem like a simple matter. However, it actually has a tremendous impact on your marketing and business operations.

For one, it can increase your audience. People watch videos in various situations, and sometimes they can't rely on the audio. Maybe they're watching on a crowded train and forgot their headphones, or they're in a library and can't turn on the sound. Also, remember that a sizable portion of your market might have hearing disabilities.

In these cases, an FLAC transcription of the video's audio can add subtitles that these viewers can read alongside.

An FLAC to text converter can also break the language barrier. You can translate the transcription into various other languages if you have a video in English. That allows your existing content to reach other markets and territories.

Indeed, some FLAC to text software can even do this for you automatically and in record time. For example, Sonix can convert video files to 39 different languages on the fly.

An FLAC to text converter online can also help you repurpose your content. For instance, you can take an FLAC version of a podcast, then transcribe it into a blog article. You can also hand out transcripts of a webinar to participants.

FLAC to text online converter can also help improve your search engine optimization (SEO) rankings. Search engines don't normally index FLAC files because they can't "read" their contents. Mostly, bots rely on the FLAC's title and description for ranking information, which isn't much. That's like trying to rate an article based on its headline alone.

But by including a transcript, search bots can crawl through the text content of an FLAC file and rank it accordingly. This not only improves your ranking but your FLAC's searchability as well.

Ultimately, a transcript has a dozen uses in your business. And with transcription tools and professional services, you don't have to do it yourself. Some platforms, like Sonix, can even deliver results in minutes. You get to save time, money, and effort while getting an FLAC transcript that can boost your marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions for Free Lossless Audio Codec File (*.FLAC) to txt 🔈

What is a FLAC file?

Free Lossless Audio Codec file (FLAC) is an audio format similar to MP3, but lossless. What does this mean? The audio in a FLAC file is compressed without any loss in quality, whereas a MP3 file compresses the audio but usually lowers the quality of the file by excluding certain frequencies. A FLAC file works similar to how a ZIP file is compressed. Since FLAC is highly optimized for audio, you’ll receive a better compression ratio when compared to the ZIP compression algorithms. You can play compressed FLAC files in your favorite media player (including VLC, your car, or home stereo, or computer) just like you would an MP3 file (without having to uncompress it separately). FLAC files are one of the fastest and most widely supported lossless audio codecs and is one of the few that are non-proprietary and has a well-documented open-source reference implementation. There are no attached patents for FLAC files. It was developed in 2000 and FLAC files discourage developers to not include any DRM features.

Does Sonix transcribe audio files with a *.FLAC file extension?

Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe audio files with a .FLAC file extension. Sonix is an online audio to text converter. Convert any audio (flac, mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.FLAC files and converts them to text in a txt format.

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Other ways to convert your FLAC audio files with Sonix 🔈

FLAC to docx

Accurately transcribe your FLAC file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.

FLAC to PDF

Easily transcribe your FLAC file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.

FLAC to subtitles

Create subtitles for your FLAC files to make them more accessible for your audience.

FLAC to srt

Quickly create subtitles from your FLAC files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.

FLAC to VTT

Create more advanced captions for your FLAC files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).

FLAC to captions

Quickly and easily create closed captions for your FLAC files so you can embed them in your video files.

Convert Free Lossless Audio Codec File to text with Sonix 🚀

Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 49+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts files in the Free Lossless Audio Codec File format to text. Sonix does this conversion for you with the highest quality. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.

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Transcribe and translate confidently, knowing you’re backed by our award-winning team, who is ready to answer your questions. Get immediate help by visiting our Help Center, resources, tutorials, and Introduction to Sonix videos.

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