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.
WMA is a digital audio format developed by Microsoft, primarily used for music and audio streaming. It offers high compression while maintaining good sound quality. WMA files are supported by Windows-based devices and media players, but are less compatible with other operating systems compared to MP3.