FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Jul 1, 2024.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Xiph.Org
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Jul 1, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- GitHub Releases ↗ Arm64 · FLAC Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Community source · Source record updated: Jul 1, 2024.
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jul 1, 2024.
Is FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) native Arm64 or emulated?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.