Convert to FLAC

Convert to FLAC is a straightforward archive and delivery recipe for creating lossless FLAC files from common source audio. It is a strong fit when you want smaller files than WAV or AIFF without giving up the security of lossless storage.

• Convert supported audio files to FLAC in one repeatable batch workflow.
• Keep the process lossless while still reducing file size through FLAC compression.
• Optionally normalize by sample peak, true peak, or LUFS before export.
• Control output naming and folder structure so archive copies stay organized.

The recipe starts by inspecting each source file with Magnetron's native audio tools, then optionally runs a loudness analysis pass to calculate the exact gain adjustment needed. After that, it writes the FLAC output through Magnetron's native audio path, which keeps the workflow predictable for archive, handoff, and library-prep tasks.

Encoding Settings

• Compression level from 0 to 12, with all modes remaining lossless
• Bit depth: source, 24-bit FLAC path, 16-bit, or 8-bit
• Sample rate: source or fixed rates from 22.05 kHz up to 192 kHz

Normalization Settings

• No normalization
• Peak normalization
• True peak normalization
• Loudness normalization in LUFS

For peak-based modes, the recipe applies a small internal safety margin before export to reduce overshoot after processing.

Export Settings

• Auto Start
• Overwrite
• Custom Folder
• Sub Folder
• Name Tag

Embedded artwork is currently not available in this native FLAC workflow, so the recipe is best positioned as a clean technical conversion and archive recipe rather than a metadata-finishing tool.