What is FLAC?
FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. It makes audio files smaller without throwing away any data, so playback is exactly what was stored, in a file much lighter than WAV.
Listening on → Downloading on
or just add x and save it as FLAC
Add ‘x’ before soundcloud.com and the song opens here with FLAC selected.
https://xsoundcloud.com/forss/flickermood
- Listening on
- soundcloud.com/artist/song
- Downloading on
- xsoundcloud.com/artist/song
Song to FLAC
Add x to any track address and it opens here with FLAC already selected.
Skip the pasting
One letter in the address bar takes you straight to the download.
Any browser
Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, on phones and computers.
Upgrade
Unlock SoundCloud to FLAC with a pass
FLAC and WAV are part of the Supporter pass, from $3. MP3 downloads stay free.
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- 320kbps MP3 downloads
- WAV and FLAC files
- Playlists of up to 1,000 tracks
- Whole playlists as one ZIP
- Priority support
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How it works
How to download SoundCloud music as FLAC
SoundCloud link to FLAC file in three steps.
Step 1: Copy the track link
Open the song on SoundCloud and copy the address, or use Share → Copy link in the app.
Step 2: Paste and convert
Paste the link into the SoundCloud to FLAC converter at the top and press Convert.
Step 3: Download the FLAC
FLAC is already selected. Press Download and, with a Supporter pass, the FLAC file saves to your device.
Why XSoundCloud
Why choose this SoundCloud to FLAC converter?
Lossless audio in files smaller than WAV.
Real lossless FLAC
FLAC keeps every bit of the stream without compressing it again. Nothing is lost when you save.
Smaller than WAV
The same lossless result as WAV in a much smaller file, ideal for large music libraries.
Built for archiving
Keep long DJ mixes, live recordings and rare uploads in a format that will last.
Highest quality stream
Supporters get the best stream SoundCloud offers, saved straight to FLAC.
Any SoundCloud link
Turn any public SoundCloud link into FLAC, including songs with no download button.
Online, no install
A SoundCloud to FLAC downloader that works online in your browser, with no software needed.
Formats
SoundCloud to FLAC and other formats
FLAC and WAV come with the Supporter pass. MP3 is free for everyone.
FLAC
Lossless
SupporterLossless audio in a compact file, the smart choice for a music archive.
WAV
Uncompressed
SupporterLossless and uncompressed, with bigger files and the widest support.
MP3
Free at 128kbps · 320kbps for Supporters
FreeFree for everyone. Small files for phones and everyday listening.
Cover art
500 × 500 JPG
FreeSave any track's artwork as a JPG.
Open the artwork downloader →
Every device
Convert SoundCloud to FLAC on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac
Convert in your browser, on whatever device you use.
Paste the link in Safari and download the FLAC. It's saved in Files → Downloads.
Convert in Chrome and the FLAC file is saved to Downloads, ready for any FLAC player.
Convert SoundCloud to FLAC in Chrome, Edge or Firefox, with no converter to install.
Works in Safari and Chrome. Play your FLAC files in VLC or load them into your DJ software.
About FLAC
SoundCloud to FLAC: the complete guide
Why download SoundCloud music as FLAC?
FLAC is a popular choice for building a music archive that lasts. It takes less space than WAV, keeps tags and artwork organized and plays in most modern players and DJ apps.
The honest truth about quality
A FLAC made from SoundCloud can only be as good as the stream it comes from. Converting can't add detail that wasn't there. FLAC simply keeps that stream intact, with no extra compression.
FLAC files from playlists
Playlists download as MP3. To get songs from a playlist as FLAC, open each one on its own and convert it on this page.
Use it fairly
Only convert music you have the right to keep: your own uploads, free downloads the artist allows, or songs you have permission for.
How do I download SoundCloud music as FLAC?
Paste the SoundCloud link at the top and press Convert. FLAC is already selected, so press Download to save the file. FLAC is part of the Supporter pass.
Is SoundCloud to FLAC free?
FLAC and WAV are included with the Supporter pass, from $3. Downloading SoundCloud songs as MP3 is free for everyone.
Can I download high quality FLAC from SoundCloud?
You get the best stream SoundCloud offers, saved losslessly as FLAC. It can't be better than that stream, but nothing more is lost along the way.
FLAC or WAV: which should I pick?
Both are lossless. FLAC saves space, while WAV works in a few more older programs.
Can I download a SoundCloud playlist as FLAC?
Playlists download as MP3 only. Convert each song separately to get FLAC files.
What can I play FLAC files with?
FLAC plays in VLC, most Android music apps, the built-in players on Windows and macOS, and every major DJ program.
Do I need to install a FLAC converter?
No. This SoundCloud to FLAC converter works online in any browser.
Why won't some tracks convert?
Private tracks, songs blocked in your region and 30-second Go+ previews can't be converted to FLAC.
SoundCloud to FLAC, lossless and ready.
Paste a SoundCloud link at the top and download it as a FLAC file.