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DFF to FLAC Converter Software [Mac Windows]

AuI ConverteR 48x44 is DFF to FLAC converter (Mac OS, Windows) of audio files. It's designed for music production and hi-end home audio. Read the step-by-step guide.
 

May 5, 2023 updated | since June 28, 2017

Author: Yuri Korzunov,
Audiophile Inventory's developer with 25+ year experience in digital signal processing,
author of the articles that make audio easy for beginners

How to convert DFF to FLAC

To convert DFF to FLAC (DSD to PCM file) in high sound quality:

  1. Launch AuI ConverteR 48x44.

  2. Push Open files button and select *.dff file.*
    First time, the codec request window appears. To auto download and install the codec, push OK button.
     
  3. Choose FLAC in the main window (right middle part), Format field.
     
  4. Choose the output directory:
    In the main window of the conversion software (left lower part), Directory output files fieldSet output directory for converted files

    It can be either absolute or source-stuff directory relative. Read detais...
     
  5. Push Start button. Wait until the end of the conversion.
    Look for converted stuff in the directory that was selected in goal 3.

 

Read more about AuI ConverteR...

 

* WARNING: DVD-audio/video, Blu-Ray, DVD/BluRay/CD ISO are NOT supported.
For Modula-R version, SACD ISO, DSF, DFF are supported in proper configurations.
For ISO tracks, DSF, DFF longer than 3 minutes, FREE edition mutes 2-second silence in the output middle and has other restrictions

 

 

Pricing

AuI ConverteR has several price/functionality options that allow saving your budget for the required functionality. You can expand Modula-R abilities later by purchasing new modules. Unlimited-time license, major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x > ... versions) are paid.

* All prices on this page are in U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information on this page is not a public offer.

 
FULL-FEATURED version [AuI ConverteR PROduce-RD]

[MINIMUM PRICE] for full functionality of AuI ConverteR, in comparison with Modula-R edition that is including all modules.

FULL-FEATURED version [AuI ConverteR PROduce-RD]
USD249.80*
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Decription

All abilities are included in PROduce-RD version. It allows saving budget, comparing purchasing of the full abilities (all modules) of Modula-R edition. Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).

DSF/DFF (up to DSD128) to PCM [AuI ConverteR Modula-R]

[MINIMUM PRICE] configuration
DSF / DFF (up to D128) to PCM (WAV, FLAC, AIFF (up to 24 bit / 192 kHz), mp3, m4a,...)
audio file converter [consists of 2 modules]

DSF/DFF (up to DSD128) to PCM [AuI ConverteR Modula-R]
USD95.20*
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Decription

The configuration allows convert DSD files (.dsf, .dff) to FLAC, WAV, mp3 and other PCM files. PCM to PCM conversion is included.

Read the user manual...
The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).

DSF/DFF (up to DSD512) to PCM [AuI ConverteR Modula-R]

[RECOMMENDED] configuration to convert
DSF / DFF (up to DSD512) to FLAC (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float) [consists of 6 modules]

DSF/DFF (up to DSD512) to PCM [AuI ConverteR Modula-R]
USD206.20*
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Decription

The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).

Build custom configurations > Expand functionality > Ask for advice >

 

 

Set output compression level:

  1. In the conversion software's main window push Settings button, Settings window appears.
  2. In Settings window > General tab > set the level via FLAC compressing slider.

Any compressing level provides the same sound quality.

 

Audiophile DFF to FLAC converter software

DFF to FLAC converter audio

 

    prepare music for:
        computers,
        digital audio players,
        mobile phones,
        media servers/streamers,
        car stereo systems;
    convert 1-bit audio stuff
        for PCM DAC.

    Multichannel and stereo
    DFF D64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024
    FLAC 16 / 24 / 32 bit, 44.1 ... 352/384 kHz
    Auto loudness normalizing
    Uncompressed FLAC

WARNING: DVD-audio/video, Blu-Ray, DVD/BluRay/CD ISO are NOT supported.
For Modula-R version, SACD ISO, DSF, DFF are supported in proper configurations.
For ISO tracks, DSF, DFF longer than 3 minutes, FREE edition mutes 2-second silence in the output middle and has other restrictions


Watch and share: Audiophile DFF to FLAC converter
video: audiophile DFF to FLAC converter
 

Features

Watch and share: Experiment with audio optimization
video: experiment with audio optimization
 

 

True Gapless Mode

True gapless mode is intended for albums, that should sound like as a solid stream. It is live concerts, operas and others. After resampling at track borders, artifacts can appear. It happens due to processing re-initialization at the begin each track. In True gapless mode, initialization is performed at begin of the first album track.

If True Gapless Mode is turned on, album tracks are converted sequentially, one-by-one. There is information about end of previous track. It needs before starting processing of the next one.

True gapless mode

 

Auto level normalization

As rule, 1-bit records have -6 dB headroom by sigma-delta modulator stability issues.

Auto level normalization allows maximization of album level with keeping relative levels of its tracks. Also, the levels may be normalized by average value.

Watch and share: Loudness normalization by peak level
video: loudness normalization by peak level
 

 

 

Sound quality

Sound quality (distortion value) is the first point of attention in design professional software. Transformations to the original stuff should be quality-transparent as possible.

AuI ConverteR vs a converter software: DSD64 to PCM 44.1 kHz aliases
AuI ConverteR vs a converter software: DSD64 to PCM 44.1 kHz

 

In the ideal case, should not be repeatable lines with lower brightness (aliases). The aliases are audible distortions, that correlate with the original signal.

Any AuI ConverteR’s version provides fully identical signal processing quality.

But functional restrictions and available formats, sample rates, etc. are different.

The software converts DFF audio file to FLAC as sigma-delta-modulation noise filtering.

Operas, musicals, live concerts and the same albums are solid music streams. Such recordings are done in a single file. Before placement at optical disk, the stream is divided into tracks. At their borders, non-zero loudness is possible. It can cause border artifacts.

Converting such tracks as separate files, cause aftifacts at track borders. Because processing is initialized at begin of the next track. True gapless conversion process these tracks as a single stream with initialization at first album composition begin only.

1-bit formats maximal value is  -6 dB limited. It is DSD modulator's stability issues. Auto level normalizing magnifies or reduces, in some cases, loudness of all tracks so maximal peak level of full converted album is 0 dB or all tracks have the similar loudness.

Resampling filters of the conversion software are reviewed here.

 

Frequently asked questions

What are DFF files? What is DFF audio file?

DFF files are computer files in audiophile DSD format. Read details...

 

Is DFF lossless?

DFF is a lossless audio file. Read details...

 

What is .DSF audio file? What is DSF format?

DSF files are audiophile DSD file format. It is the same DFF by sound quality. Read details...

 

What is the difference between DSF and DFF?

DSF file has advanced support for metadata. Read more...

 

What is a DSDIFF file?

DSDIFF file is DFF file. Read details...

 

What is SACD ISO?

SACD ISO is a ripped image of SACD optical disk file.

Read more...

 

How do you play DFF? How do I play DFF files?

See DFF audio player list...

 

Is DSD better than FLAC?

Read the article about the comparison of DSD and FLAC...

 

Can you convert DSF to FLAC?

Yes. You can convert DSF to FLAC. Read guide...

 

How do I convert DSF to FLAC on Mac?

To convert DSF to FLAC on Mac, you can use manual...

 

How do I convert DSF to MP3?

You can convert DSF file to mp3 according to the guide...

 

 

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References

 

DFF format