What is the best flac to mp3 converter working on Windows and Mac?

 I’ve used Fre:ec quite a bit myself for converting audio files, including flipping FLAC to MP3 on Windows. Honestly, it’s pretty solid and super easy to use. Here’s how I usually do it, and I’ll walk you through it like I’d tell a buddy:

1. Download and install Fre:ec
Just head over to their official site (they’re legit), grab the installer, and go through the setup. It’s lightweight, so it won’t take forever.

2. Launch Fre:ec and add your FLAC files
When you open it, you’ll see a clean interface. Just drag and drop your FLAC files into the main window, or click the “Add Files” button. Easy peasy.

3. Choose your output format (MP3)
Next, go to the “Encoder” tab or the “Preferences” menu. Here’s the key part:  

 * Select “MP3” as your output format.
 * Pick a bit rate — I usually go for 192 kbps or 256 kbps for decent quality without huge files.

4. Set the destination folder
Make sure you tell it where you want the converted files to go, so you don’t lose track of them.

5. Hit “Start” or “Convert FLAC to MP3”
Once everything’s set, hit the big “Start” button. Fre:ec will chug along, and in a few seconds or minutes (depending on how many files and size), you’ll have MP3 versions ready to go.

My tip:
Check the converted files to make sure they sound good. Sometimes, a quick listen helps you tweak the bit rate if needed.