FLAC Example File

FLAC · .flac

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Download free FLAC example files to test lossless audio uploads, players, and conversion tools.

Use these when you need uncompressed-quality audio without inventing your own fixtures.

Download Sample FLAC Files

Verified sample files · Actual sizes · SHA-256 available

Target size	File	Actual size	Download
100 KB	`example-100kb.flac`	99 KB	Download
500 KB	`example-500kb.flac`	496 KB	Download
1 MB	`example-1mb.flac`	1010 KB	Download
5 MB	`example-5mb.flac`	4.95 MB	Download
10 MB	`example-10mb.flac`	9.89 MB	Download

Target size is approximate. Use Actual size for limit tests. Open file details for SHA-256 checksums.

File details and SHA-256 checksums

Full SHA-256 for automated tests. MIME audio/flac for all sizes.

100 KB example-100kb.flac 101330 bytes (99 KB)

e6f85d9344ed081a586a59b41fb76ae90edce927d4e7212510df292d54201a51
500 KB example-500kb.flac 507402 bytes (496 KB)

4bb018e3245bb96c81a8590252c9ba8e261e58efc27e495a9207dbaaf6e032c2
1 MB example-1mb.flac 1033823 bytes (1010 KB)

d498470c7abf9fd194489607d1597b74b525c2dd6766e50d954cc14a3daa4859
5 MB example-5mb.flac 5187613 bytes (4.95 MB)

f5ce2ff5aab787700ec571caa973fc78a7b772f522a0ba23b20223855ade8347
10 MB example-10mb.flac 10374272 bytes (9.89 MB)

4be53b92d9df20b142731777a765a7064afdf516a9e4949ccb1bb1fdbf13754b

How to download

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About these samples

These are synthetic sample files for testing and learning. They are not real user documents and are not intended to contain personal data. A matching SHA-256 confirms you received the published bytes — it is not a malware scan or a guarantee that every application will accept the file.

File information

Format: FLAC Audio
Extension: .flac
MIME type: audio/flac
Category: Audio
License: Free for testing and development

Common test uses

Lossless upload tests: Confirm .flac acceptance and larger byte caps.
Converter smoke tests: FLAC to MP3/AAC conversion checks.
Checksum-backed CI: Pin SHA-256 for reproducible FLAC fixtures.

What Is a FLAC Example File?

A FLAC example file is a Free Lossless Audio Codec sample for testing and development.

FLAC is useful for size-limit and fidelity-oriented pipelines that reject lossy codecs.

Notes about these FLAC samples

MIME type is audio/flac. Related: WAV, AAC, MP3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are FLAC example files free?

Yes. Published FLAC samples are free to download.

Will every browser play FLAC?

Support varies. Use these fixtures to verify your target players.

Looking for More Sample Audio?

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