FLAC CUE Splitter | Mac Windows | Read Definitive Guide >
Audiophile FLAC CUE splitter AuI ConverteR 48x44 [Mac, Windows] cut big audio files with 1 sample precision by *.cue index (musical albums) to separate files (tracks) .flac, .mp3, .wav, .dsf and other. Big files WAV, DSF, DFF, APE, WavePack (.wv) are supported too. Metadata (song information) from *.cue is exported to target files. AuI ConverteR is able to assign album artwork to target files. Bit-perfect splitting (without quality losses) is available for lossless to lossless file conversion.
How to split FLAC CUE
To split FLAC CUE musical album into separate tracks [audio files] with 1 sample precision:
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Launch AuI ConverteR
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In main window push Open files button and select only CUE file (don't select FLAC file).
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For splitting FLAC by CUE's time scores in bit-perfect mode (binary content of source and target files is identical, there are not quality losses):
Select lossless target PCM format (FLAC, WAV, AIFF), sample rate and bit depth identical input file or set "as input"
In Settings window (General tab) Don't make DSP... switch should be checked
Read more about sound quality for CUE split below.
- Launch splitting CUE + FLAC by click Start button.
Audiophile DSF DFF FLAC other + CUE Splitter
to FLAC, WAV, DSF, mp3, DSF, DFF,...
for playback music on:
digital audio player (DAP),
media server/streamer,
car stereo.
Accurate split with 1 sample precision
Bit-perfect splitting (without quality losses)
Multichannel and stereo
FLAC resolution up to 32 bit | 352/384 kHz
Clickless technologies
Auto and manual artwork assigning to target files
Easy-to-use software
Minimum price option (from $25.9)* >
WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, (1-bit audio) ISO, DFF, DSF, WMA, mp3, CD-audio...
WARNING: DSF, DFF is supported in maximal PROduce-RD and configurable Modula-R
FREE demo mute 2 second silence in the output middle of ISO tracks, DSF, DFF
with length more 3 minutes
* All prices at this page in the U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information at this page is not a public offer.
Warning: In FREE version 2 second silence is inserted to 2nd and next tracks. Look at minimum price option >
Tips
- When you open directory with *.cue file, AuI ConverteR automatically add CUE file into input-file list and don't add other audio files.
- If you open audio file in the directory, use Open files button and select only audio file(s) (not *.cue). If you select file and cue, cue will added only.
Sound quality matters
Bit perfect splitting
There are losses always when:
- resampling is applied or
- lossless file (WAV, FLAC, DSF) converted to lossy (mp3, AAC, etc.) or
- DSD files converterd to PCM or back.
If bit depth is increased (example: 16 to 24 or 32 bit, 24 to 32 bit), there are not quality losses into AuI ConverteR.
Read also: Best audio file format >
Accurate split with 1 sample precision
Decoding and reencoding of FLAC files are lossless actions.
But without decoding and reencoding FLAC file may be splitted with frame (data block) precision.
It can cause placement of next track fragment to end of previous thack.
To avoid the issue AuI ConverteR split files by marks into cue-file with precision 1 sample (exact track border) without quality losses.
When mp3 (or other lossy) audio file is splitted to mp3 (or other lossy), to split with 1 sample precision there is re-encoding is happens. And target files have some losses (audible or not, we can't say exactly), comparing with original stuff.
But for cases, where splitting per audio data block cause sound penetration of next track begin to end of previous one, splitting per 1 sample may be more desirable.
AuI ConverteR have several price/functionality options, that allow to save your budget for necessary functionality.
* All prices at this page in the U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information at this page is not a public offer.
[MINIMUM PRICE] configuration (from $25.9*)
FLAC splitting with converting to WAV, AIFF, mp3, ... and other PCM (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float)
[Recommended] configuration (from $48*) to
FLAC splitting to WAV, AIFF, mp3, ... and other PCM with manual artwork assigning (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float)
[Recommended] All-included configuration (from $249.8*) PROduce-RD
To minimize splitting artefacts, main window of AuI ConverteR > Parameters tab > True Gapless Mode switch should be checked (if available in your configuration)
In Settings window Don't make DSP... switch should be checked.
In True Gapless Mode files processed sequentially. It defined necessity of connecting neighbour files borders.
Free demo insert two second pauses into 2nd and next tracks.
Troubleshooting
Codecs
As rule, .cue and .flac files should have similar file names. Otherwise, AuI ConverteR try to found appropriate big audio file automatically.
Warning: In version earlier 9.2, before CUE + other than FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSF file, open this file type directly to auto downloading and installing of codec.
Wrong symbols in converted files
If converted files contains wrong symbols in:
- text metadata (album, performer, track name, etc.) or
- file name,
in Settings > Metadata > select proper value in "CUE file encoding" list ("Local" is default value).
Frequently asked questions
How do you split a FLAC with a cue?
Read step-by-step guide...
Can you split a FLAC file without a CUE file?
Ether use an audio editor sofware
or
create CUE-file, put it into FLAC directory and split it.
Read more about FLAC
May 10, 2021 updated | since January 23, 2016