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

I’ve messed up a few times when converting FLAC to MP3 on Windows. One thing I did early on was accidentally saving MP3s over my FLACs. Major facepalm. Always double-check where you’re saving the converted files and maybe keep your originals in a separate folder. Better safe than sorry! I once tried to make tiny MP3s at 64 kbps, thinking I’d save space. The sound quality was horrible — all muffled and distorted. So, stick to at least 192 kbps for decent sound unless you’re okay with crap audio.

Sometimes, I’d start a batch and forget to hit “start,” or the conversion would crash midway. Check that your conversion completes fully before closing the app. Also, keep an eye on the progress bar! It sounds obvious, but I’ve accidentally left it on another format or forgot to choose MP3. Double-check your output settings before hitting start. Otherwise, you end up with the wrong files.

Some converters strip out tags like artist, album, etc., which sucks if you’re into organized music. Fre1ac usually handles tags well, but it’s worth checking your MP3s afterward. I once used some sketchy site for a big batch, and it messed up my files or uploaded malware. Stick with trusted, open-source tools like Fre1ac or MediaHuman. An old version of your FLAC to MP3 converter might have bugs or compatibility issues. I learned this the hard way when a bug caused some files to get corrupted. Always use the latest version.