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Flacon for Mac

Open source audio file encoder

Quick answer: Flacon is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask flacon. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Flacon is

Flacon is a media app for macOS: open source audio file encoder.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://flacon.github.io/.

How to install Flacon

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask flacon.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Flacon on Mac?

Run brew install --cask flacon in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Flacon open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (flacon/flacon), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Flacon run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Flacon?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7369 in this catalogue.

What version of Flacon is current?

The latest packaged version is 13.0.1.