One-click Converter

• 1). Go to cnet.com and download the One-click FLAC to MP3 Converter (see Resources).
  
  
• 2). Install the software and accept the user's agreement. The software allows for 10 free conversion before requiring a purchase.
  
  
• 3). Right-click on any FLAC file you want to convert. In the contextual menu, you'll notice a new option has appeared, "Convert audio file(s)." Unlike most conversion software, One-click runs in the background and allows for conversion without the need to launch a separate program.
  
  
• 4). Click either "Convert to WAV" or "Convert to MP3." The FLAC file will be converted to the format you select.
  
  

RiverPast

• 1). Download and install RiverLast Audio Converter (see Resources). Like One-click, RiverPast offers a limited-use demo version to try out.
  
  
• 2). Launch the software and click the "Add File" button next to the "+" sign.
  
  
• 3). Select the FLAC file you want to convert in the pop-up menu. Click "Open" to select it.
  
  
• 4). Select either "WAV" or "MP3" as your output format in the "Audio Type" drop-down menu. Then click "Browse" and choose a destination folder for the converted file.
  
  
• 5). Click "Convert." The new audio file will appear in the folder you selected in Step 4.
  
  

Magic Converter

• 1). Download and install the Magic FLAC Converter (see Resources). This one has a free trial version for download, too.
  
  
• 2). Open the software and click the "Add Files" button. In the dialogue box, locate the FLAC file you want to convert. Once you've found the file, click "Open" to select it.
  
  
• 3). Click "Change" to select a destination folder for the converted file. Alternatively, you can skip this step and the file will automatically appear in the Magic file folder.
  
  
• 4). Select either "To MP3" or "To WAV."
  
  
• 5). Click "Convert." After the conversion finishes, the file will show up in the folder you selected in Step 3.