Eufony Free FLAC MP3 Converter
A fast and effective audio encoder that converts FLAC files into MP3.
Eufony Free FLAC MP3 Converter is a fast and effective audio encoder that can transform your FLAC collection into standard quality, compact MP3 files.
Going from FLAC to MP3 may seem a not-very-obvious conversion process, but it is sometimes the only way FLAC lovers can listen to their favorite music in certain portable devices. Re-encoding lossless audio into a lossy format such as MP3 is just as “bad” as ripping your CDs into this same format for portability reasons – you will certainly loose audio quality, but it will open up a world of possibilities. Thus, though FLAC has become the de facto standard for lossless compression, popular devices such as iPod do not support it. Instead of de-compressing your FLAC files to WAV and compress them back into MP3, this free tool allows you to perform the whole encoding process in one go.
The decoding-encoding speed is surely its main asset, and also its clear, colorful interface, which lets you see at a glance the most relevant information of each audio track (bit rate, length, channels, size, etc.). It also includes a handy audio player that plays back both FLAC and MP3 files.
This convenient tool has only one serious limitation – the output quality of the MP3 files it creates is set to CBR 128 kpbs. High-quality audio fans may find this is a clear drawback for using this tool, but they must not forget that this is a free tool - beggars can’t be choosers.
Pros
- Clear, well-structured interface
- High-speed decoding and encoding
Cons
- Output quality is not customizable - CBR 128 kbps is the only option avalable