FLAC is a free, open-source audio format known for its lossless compression and high-quality sound. It preserves all the original audio data without any loss of quality. FLAC is ideal for audiophiles who require high-quality audio files for listening, archiving, and editing, without taking up as much storage space as uncompressed formats.
WAV is an audio file format developed by Microsoft and IBM, primarily used for storing high-quality uncompressed audio files. It offers excellent sound quality, making it ideal for professional audio editing and recording. While WAV files can be large in size, they preserve every detail of the original recording.