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How to convert DSD to FLAC?
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Read how to convert DSF/DFF files for FLAC, sound quality issues, watch the tutorial video.
To convert DSF, DFF (DSD files) to FLAC on Mac or Windows in high quality:
* if it's available in purchased software configuration (check the DSF to FLAC software configurations)
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
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.
[MINIMUM PRICE] for full functionality of AuI ConverteR, in comparison with Modula-R edition that is including all modules.
![ALL-OPTIONS are included [PROduce-RD edition]](/soft/images/full-functionality2.png)
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 ...).
[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 [Modula-R edition]](/soft/images/dsf-dff-pcm-d64.png)
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 ...).
[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 [Modula-R edition]](/soft/images/dsf512-to-flac-prll-tgc-norm.png)
Decription
The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).
Various audio conversion software can provide different sound qualities. It is a noise and distortion levels, primarily.
In this picture, we can see spectrogram of PCM audio file in CD resolution. This file is result of convertstion from DSD file.
Vertical axis is a frequency. Upper along the axis means higher frequency. Horisontal axis is time. The future in the right.
We can see original signal as the bright line. It is clearly visible on the upper part of the picture.
The distortions are visible as the repeatable lines with lower brightness. These lines show audible distortions, that correlate with original signal.
Conversion speed may depend on conversion accuracy. Higher accuracy requires more computing resources and time.
Sometimes, reducing playback noise level can be achieved via frequency band reducing of converted music stuff.
Check AuI ConverteR's Settings > General tab > Filter mode list. If you listen to noise during playing back of converted FLAC, use "Optimized" mode for DSF to FLAC conversion.
"Optimized G5" mode is slower and recommended for professional using rather. The mode causes a shorter ringing length.
Read more about filter modes and other quality issues >
FLAC compression level doesn't alter audio quality of music. After unpacking binary content is the same for any compression level.
Check AuI ConverteR's Settings > General tab > FLAC compressing slider.
Metadata from input files may be exported into output ones, including artwork.
AuI ConverteR with metadata editor option allows batch editing metadata of albums (group of files) and assigning own album artwork.
DSF audio file contains DSD audio stream and information about track (song): artwork, name, album, etc.
DSF audio format is a format of sound files to store DSD audio.
Files with .dsf file extensions are files in DSF audio format.
DSF audio file is lossless.
Read details...
FLAC may be convertet to DSD files. Read guide...
FLAC may be better DSD or worse. It's depending on implementation of ADC, DAC and quality of recorded/played back stuff.
Read more...
FLAC is a lossless PCM format. WAV format is more flexible and give wider audio resolution abilities. MQA format allows decreasing file size. DSD gives potential abilities to improve sound quality.
It's not simple matter. Read more...
DSD audio format is not the best. DSD and PCM formats have their own disadvantages and advantages.
Read more...
DSF (.dsf file extension) is a file format intended for DSD audio data.
Read:
Read the guide on how you can convert DSF to FLAC on Mac here...
Yes. Read manuals on how you can convert DSD files to FLAC:
Conversion DSD to FLAC causes some distortions because filtering and resampling are there.
However, properly done converting causes such small distortions which can be ignored.
Read more...
Read this step-by-step DSF to mp3 conversion user guide...
DSF audio file may be opened with programs to:
Read step-by-step DSD on foobar2000 user guide...
You can play DSD files with:
Alternatively, you can convert DSD to FLAC, PCM files before playback at an ordinary player...
As far as the author knows, the DSF playback ability of VLC, at the moment of the article writing, is still not implemented.
However, you can convert DSF files to ordinary FLAC with high sound quality...
Yes. Foobar can play DSF files. Read more...
You can play DSF files on Mac with DSD players...
To play DSF files on your PC, you need DSD music player software...
You can play SACD ISO file with audio player software...
You can open PCM files with software to:
January 28, 2023 updated | since September 24, 2017
