Question about FLAC & MP3 downloads
Added 2024-04-19 12:53:32 +0000 UTCHi folks,
When I send your downloads for new releases, do any of you choose Mp3 over FLAC? Is it necessary to keep sending them, or do most of you just pick the FLAC format?
Cheers!
EDIT: Cool, gotya. Lots of you like getting the MP3s so we'll keep them coming!
Gav
Comments
So, on a related note - Has anyone else noticed that we can't download JUST one of the file types anymore? I only get a "Download All" option. EDIT: This seems to only be an issue on the Remastered post where the MP3s are in a folder, and on the newest downloads where it's FLAC only. 😐 EDIT AGAIN! This seems like entirely a WeTransfer issue. It only shows FLAC or ALL unless you click on "Preview". I swear it didn't used to be like this or looks different on mobile! 😅
Brigette Brinton
2024-08-10 06:36:07 +0000 UTCBoth, FLAC for the car, mp3 for the gym
Jandraden
2024-04-30 10:47:59 +0000 UTCI prefer the FLAC
Frank_N_Furter
2024-04-27 05:26:36 +0000 UTCalways mp3
PG
2024-04-26 20:52:49 +0000 UTCFLAC-only for me, although I convert them to alac for my old-style iPod
Geoffrey Brown
2024-04-26 16:05:09 +0000 UTCI mostly use the MP3s due to space, and use the FLACC for burning CDs to play in my car.
Michael Campbell
2024-04-23 23:41:48 +0000 UTCMP3 for me!
Kirk M
2024-04-23 03:36:28 +0000 UTCI go with MP3 every time.
Jonas Osterlund
2024-04-23 01:57:06 +0000 UTCI use both. MP3 on phone and in the car and FLAC at home.
Michael Strödick
2024-04-22 12:15:42 +0000 UTCI download the FLAC but realistically, I load these up on my phone to listen to and for space, its always MP3
Tachan
2024-04-22 02:51:17 +0000 UTCI download the FLACs for the PC and AV reciever, and I can then also convert that into something smaller (which, for me, has been Opus for the past 5 years) to load on my phone. I can understand why most people would prefer MP3s over doing that by hand, but for me, it's FLAC all the way.
Santo Guevarra
2024-04-22 01:25:10 +0000 UTCHaving the FLAC option is fantastic for my desktop PC, but honestly if I'm listening on my phone, then a .mp3 is what I need.
Egor A. Palchyk
2024-04-21 14:07:01 +0000 UTCI've just been downloading the FLAC versions recently
Brendan O'Donnell
2024-04-21 11:22:16 +0000 UTCBig mood
Worldweaver3791
2024-04-21 03:01:00 +0000 UTCMP3s for mobile, flac on PC. If I had to choose flac, I can convert myself. Prefer both. :)
Johannes
2024-04-20 22:49:30 +0000 UTCPrefer MP3 as works with older system in car.
Hilary Anderson
2024-04-20 21:16:35 +0000 UTCI always pick mp3
Diana DiMascio
2024-04-20 20:28:16 +0000 UTCI use both. While FLAC is better, I have limited memory on my phone, so I usually only copy the mp3 file to my phone.
Morten Poulsen
2024-04-20 18:13:34 +0000 UTCI always choose mp3
Elizabeth Toth
2024-04-20 17:31:17 +0000 UTCpersonally pick mp3s. I appreciate the choice tho.
The Odorlord
2024-04-20 15:53:02 +0000 UTCFlac doesn’t work for me for some reason, so i pick the mp3
Plotless
2024-04-20 09:04:13 +0000 UTCI personally use MP3 as I find it better quality when i add your music to my videos on youtube
SpudHound Produtions
2024-04-20 06:28:54 +0000 UTCI download both, using the mp3 as a backup option.
chase baker
2024-04-20 01:02:00 +0000 UTCI always pick MP3 as I often put the newer tracks onto my tablet or phone and mix them in with my Spotify list.
David Roach
2024-04-19 23:30:31 +0000 UTCi grab mp3s because my swiming mp3 player only accepts mp3s. surprising i know
xxerebus
2024-04-19 23:12:10 +0000 UTCI always get both due to some things not liking flac, but always listen to your music in flac.
Luke Kramer
2024-04-19 22:27:19 +0000 UTCSame. FLAC don't play on my 'Bishi.
Andrew Michael
2024-04-19 22:03:42 +0000 UTCI almost always listen to FLAC version.
Pavel Kumeysha
2024-04-19 21:07:04 +0000 UTCI use both.
Perry Splettstoeszer
2024-04-19 20:45:34 +0000 UTCMP3 for me
Tessa Van Slagmolen
2024-04-19 20:28:36 +0000 UTCI do both
Alex Wierzbicki
2024-04-19 20:26:58 +0000 UTCI download only MP3
aikar
2024-04-19 20:22:35 +0000 UTCFLAC files are too big for my preferences, please keep providing MP3s!
Fredric
2024-04-19 20:14:17 +0000 UTCI usually go for MP3 since it's fine enough for my speakers.
Viktor Engholm
2024-04-19 20:10:20 +0000 UTCI download both as a general rule in case there are space/media player issues (which has sometimes happened to non-MP3 formats), though I will listen to the highest quality one (FLAC) when given the choice. I appreciate that both are available, and hope that it remains that way.
Xabiar
2024-04-19 17:58:27 +0000 UTCI go for the FLACs, I love the extra quality
phantasmalWordsmith
2024-04-19 17:55:55 +0000 UTCAlways flac
Haladrias
2024-04-19 17:50:00 +0000 UTCI actually will download both! The FLACs will live on my pc that has a ton of space, and I can listen with lovely studio headphones. On my phone though? Space is at more of a premium, and I'd usually be listening via a more lossy bone conduction headset, because full headphones are considered a safety risk where i work. Both file types have their uses to me!
OnyxAlchemyst
2024-04-19 17:41:24 +0000 UTCI use mainly MP3 so I can put them on a USB stick and listen to them while I drive
Florian Krause
2024-04-19 17:37:01 +0000 UTCI use the MP3, so only download that.
Helena Houzarova
2024-04-19 17:34:49 +0000 UTCI use both. FLAC for the computer, MP3 for mobile.
Sorren R.
2024-04-19 17:26:33 +0000 UTCJust MP3 for me
Jacob Carpenter
2024-04-19 17:18:24 +0000 UTCBoth here as well.
Kuro_Neko
2024-04-19 16:45:10 +0000 UTCI download both. FLAC for listening on my computer with my nice headset. MP3 for my 14 year old Zune that I refuse to let die so I have something to plug into my car's AUX port.
KillTech
2024-04-19 16:28:35 +0000 UTCI usually download the mp3s because flac is unfamiliar and scary
Juxtaterrestrial
2024-04-19 16:26:41 +0000 UTCI never use FLAC, I can not hear the difference anyway
SirSaladhead
2024-04-19 16:19:16 +0000 UTCI will download both. MP3 for my phone when I walk or drive. FLAc for my Pc when gaming.
Stormhawke
2024-04-19 15:52:12 +0000 UTCReally just the same as most others here. MP3 for the phone so it doesn't go full potato mode; the cheapo earbuds I have don't really allow for a much improved experience with FLAC.
Benjamin de Groot
2024-04-19 15:49:30 +0000 UTCI use the MP3 format in the car as mine is too dumb to read FLAC files :)
Sarah Pankhurst
2024-04-19 15:45:56 +0000 UTCBoth file types for different mediums. FLAC on the computer, mp3 on the phone
AJ
2024-04-19 15:39:13 +0000 UTCWhen I download, I get both but I open with Apple Music and I think MP3 is what it uses. It says Format: MPEG-1, Layer 3
Amy McCune
2024-04-19 15:30:08 +0000 UTCBoth usually. I put the MP3's on my phone because my music library would explode otherwise
Ace
2024-04-19 15:08:00 +0000 UTCI often grab both, I've got an old HiFi that doesn't do FLAC and sometimes filesize is also a concern, but I prefer the lossless for my desktop and phone.
suncryst
2024-04-19 14:52:35 +0000 UTCI usually download MP3 just because of file size
Martin Lemay
2024-04-19 14:41:33 +0000 UTCI download both, but use just MP3. I cant hear the difference and free storage is always good
Cermmi
2024-04-19 14:26:57 +0000 UTCI very intentionally download both. I prefer FLAC, but at times MP3 is more convenient due to storage and compatibility reasons.
Sharon Carolina
2024-04-19 14:15:22 +0000 UTCI use MP3 as I can't handle the larger file sizes with the limited memory on my phone
Charlie
2024-04-19 14:11:31 +0000 UTCStarted going FLAC for all things now, especially as Youtube Music supports them private library uploads too now.
Bryan
2024-04-19 14:10:11 +0000 UTCYou got more FLAC then mp3 downloads?
Ciarán
2024-04-19 14:05:26 +0000 UTCI use the mp3 to listen to music on my phone.
Admael
2024-04-19 14:01:43 +0000 UTCI do both mostly because I listen to it remotely via Plex and it works better as mp3 with that. But flac if I’m just at my computer.
Nick Martin
2024-04-19 14:01:02 +0000 UTCI download the flac. if needed later, I convert it to the used format (even mp3).
HangmansJoke
2024-04-19 13:58:19 +0000 UTCI use MP3 for my MP3 Player
Earl Lovings
2024-04-19 13:54:20 +0000 UTCI stick with MP3s as a rule.
Timothy Miller
2024-04-19 13:47:05 +0000 UTCI download both, but use the mp3 only.
Jim Wrench
2024-04-19 13:45:59 +0000 UTCI download both, one for home and one for mobile
Donald Hallama
2024-04-19 13:45:25 +0000 UTCI always download the MP3.
Data
2024-04-19 13:44:09 +0000 UTCI normally just click "download all" but I always choose to listen to the FLAC. MP3 is just more widely accepted so it makes certain things more convenient so it's handy to have.
JF
2024-04-19 13:43:58 +0000 UTCI also use the mp3 on my phone
Brian Bleich
2024-04-19 13:43:36 +0000 UTCPlease keep mp3. Thank you.
Melissa Ko
2024-04-19 13:40:05 +0000 UTCFLAC is better that MP3 in many ways but not in adaption - MP3 plays on everything
Asko
2024-04-19 13:38:43 +0000 UTCI use mp3 exclusively.
john reese
2024-04-19 13:34:42 +0000 UTCFLAC every day of the decade.
Gråvargen
2024-04-19 13:18:18 +0000 UTCI listen on my phone and pc. But if there's a way to convert FLAC to MP3 then just FLAC would be enough.
Leon Dzojic
2024-04-19 13:15:53 +0000 UTCI download both, but now that FLAC media players are available on Mobile I'm typically just using FLAC.
Mobius
2024-04-19 13:15:27 +0000 UTCSame as some of the others: Flac for home/storage, MP3 für mobile. But I would be able to do the quick conversion to M4A or MP3 by myself, so Flac would be enough
Patrik
2024-04-19 13:12:44 +0000 UTCFLAC is my main preference, but I like having a choice between MP3 and FLAC
Ziv Gershon
2024-04-19 13:11:08 +0000 UTCI only download FLAC, since I can convert that to MP3 should the need arise.
GentCrowCruisin
2024-04-19 13:06:57 +0000 UTCPersonally I do the MP3 because I didn't know the difference between the two and MP3 was what works with my phone. Reading the other comments I will start downloading the FLAC to my pc.
Bulleft
2024-04-19 13:06:27 +0000 UTCI use both, flac for home, MP3 for phone.
Kherbellos
2024-04-19 13:06:18 +0000 UTCFlac for listing on my Home Sound System, mp3 to save storage on my phone
Drago
2024-04-19 13:03:21 +0000 UTCMP3 only. Don’t really have the storage for the FLACs, and I don’t have the audio equipment to squeeze that extra detail that FLAC will bring
Chris Knight
2024-04-19 13:03:08 +0000 UTCBoth
Arsene Vulpin
2024-04-19 13:02:49 +0000 UTCI use the mp3 as I listen to my phone :)
Polina Fo
2024-04-19 13:02:02 +0000 UTCI just use the MP3s but could convert the FLACs easily enough if both is an issue.
Luke Dunmore
2024-04-19 13:01:29 +0000 UTCI download MP3 directly to my phone so thats the preference for me still!
Stotterdokter
2024-04-19 13:01:27 +0000 UTCI always grab both. FLAC for home and mp3 for phone.
Riku Tossavainen
2024-04-19 13:00:42 +0000 UTCI like the music while being slightly hard of hearing so I go for the mp3 since I don't get the benefit of the extra quality of the flac.
Stavo
2024-04-19 12:59:37 +0000 UTCYes, I use mp3 to upload on my phone, because I don't have much storage. But if it's easier for you, I can convert the FLAC to mp3 myself.
Anne
2024-04-19 12:59:34 +0000 UTCI only download the MP3z really.
Maciej Żywioł
2024-04-19 12:59:01 +0000 UTCI download the FLAC on my PC and convert it to MP3 when putting it on my phone. So yeah, FLAC is enough.
Johannes Kurandt
2024-04-19 12:58:58 +0000 UTCUse both. Mp3 for my phone as the storage is pretty limited atm.
David Krammer
2024-04-19 12:58:56 +0000 UTCI only ever download the mp3.
Anna
2024-04-19 12:58:33 +0000 UTCI download both as backups
Rachel Cleveland
2024-04-19 12:58:13 +0000 UTCI use the MP3s. My equipment isn't audiophile grade so I really can't tell the difference and MP3 works on everything.
Edan M
2024-04-19 12:58:02 +0000 UTCI used mp3 'cause that's what all the other music on my phone was 😅
Lexi Abbey
2024-04-19 12:57:55 +0000 UTCIn my opinion you can remove MP3 from the downloads to reduce overhead on your end, both file size & effort related. I do keep both versions currently to ensure maximum compatibility but.. I never needed to use the MP3s yet.
Menno
2024-04-19 12:57:36 +0000 UTCI generally grab both, and used to use the mp3 to burn to CD to play in my old car, which only had a CD player
Sorren Hunter
2024-04-19 12:57:34 +0000 UTCI download and keep both, I listen to Flac when on my home setup, but mp3 when listening while on my phone and headphones.
Robb Twomey Dunphy
2024-04-19 12:57:24 +0000 UTCPersonally, I download both and keep them in separate folders. I only listen to the FLAC version, but some things (like videogames which let you add your own music) don't recognize those files, but they do use MP3s. So I keep them as a backup just in case I want to use your songs for that sort of thing.
Daniel Salgueiro
2024-04-19 12:57:22 +0000 UTCI tend to use MP3, as computer can be finicky. But FLAC is still good.
Mistress Angela Aelis
2024-04-19 12:57:18 +0000 UTCi have been using mp3. now i'm worried that i should have been using FLAC
Admiralmatt
2024-04-19 12:56:51 +0000 UTCI use both.
Philip
2024-04-19 12:56:41 +0000 UTCI only ever use the MP3s personally because that's the format I'm used to.
Leonineus
2024-04-19 12:56:22 +0000 UTCI normally use MP3 due to the fact that it’s the type of file that the music player on my computer normally plays without any hassle. But I’m pretty sure other folks go for FLAC still. Do whatever feels right for you, hope your year is going well so far sir, and I look forward to finding out where your tour next year will take you!
PaladinOfArgyle
2024-04-19 12:56:02 +0000 UTCI download both so I can use the MP3 and have the FLAC as high quality backups.
Wooglie
2024-04-19 12:55:55 +0000 UTCI never download the FLAC files. Always MP3 for me
Will Knott
2024-04-19 12:55:46 +0000 UTCI use mp3 for storing them long-term
Max Müller
2024-04-19 12:55:46 +0000 UTCI keep both on my PC since I have the space but just put the FLAC on my phone
The Femboy Connoisseur
2024-04-19 12:55:37 +0000 UTCI download both. I find it's easier to use the mp3 as not everything supports FLAC.
Sethzard
2024-04-19 12:55:34 +0000 UTCFor downloads, while I keep both, I listen to the Flac only
RasendeGurke
2024-04-19 12:55:31 +0000 UTCThe days when I counted every megabyte are long gone so for me, always FLAC
ValiantFan771
2024-04-19 12:55:29 +0000 UTC
