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Title: Conversion to flac
Post by: kiat on January 21, 2011, 05:44:48 pm

Hi

I'm converting some of my AIFF files to flac.  In the converter options, there is entry call Quality Settings (0-8).  Can I know what does it represent?  The compression settings? If so what does 0 and 8 means?

thanks

Title: Re: Conversion to flac
Post by: MrC on January 21, 2011, 05:52:25 pm

Quote from: kiat on January 21, 2011, 05:44:48 pm

If so what does 0 and 8 means?

"How hard should I try to compress?"

Title: Re: Conversion to flac
Post by: MerlinWerks on January 21, 2011, 05:54:31 pm

Yes, that is the amount of compression applied, 0 is the least (somewhat larger file), 8 is the most (somewhat smaller file). I believe most people agree 6 is a good compromise between size and speed, the music quality remains the same for all levels.

Title: Re: Conversion to flac
Post by: JimH on January 21, 2011, 06:02:03 pm

Just leave the default.  You can only save 2 or 3% and it will slow down compression.