Free online FLAC to GP5 converter
FLAC audio must be transcribed into notes before it can become editable GP5 tablature.
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Updated November 10, 2026, from conversions on 101convert.com
How to convert flac to gp5 file
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A Guitar Pro 5 project is useful when you need to edit or share guitar tablature, but your source is a FLAC recording. FLAC stores audio, while GP5 stores musical notation, so making a useful GP5 file requires transcribing the performance rather than simply changing the file format.
What the FLAC format is
FLAC is a lossless audio format: it compresses sound without discarding audio information. You may encounter FLAC recordings from CD-ripping software, digital audio workstations, music libraries, or audio downloads. A FLAC file contains recorded sound, not note names, rhythms, or tablature.
What the GP5 format is
GP5 is the Guitar Pro 5 score and tablature format. It stores notation details such as notes, timing, instrument tracks, and guitar fret positions, making it suitable for editing and playback in compatible notation software. It does not store a FLAC recording as playable audio.
Online on 101convert.com
- Open the FLAC-to-GP5 converter on 101convert.com.
- Upload one or more FLAC files, select GP5 as the output format, and start the conversion.
- Download the resulting GP5 file or files when the conversion finishes.
The page allows batch conversion and displays a per-file size limit. Check the result in a GP5-compatible program: audio-to-notation conversion must estimate notes and timing, so the output may need editing.
Offline with desktop software
A free workflow uses Spotify’s open-source Basic Pitch to estimate MIDI notes, then TuxGuitar to save the MIDI score as GP5. Install FFmpeg, Basic Pitch, and TuxGuitar; TuxGuitar runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. In a terminal, decode the FLAC and run transcription:
ffmpeg -i input.flac -ar 22050 -ac 1 input.wavbasic-pitch midi_out input.wav
Open the MIDI file created in midi_out in TuxGuitar using File → Import → MIDI, check the tracks and timing, then save the project as GP5 with File → Save as.
With the commercial Guitar Pro application, import the MIDI file using File → Import → MIDI, correct the notation or tablature, then use File → Save as and select GP5 if available in the installed version.
Quality and limitations
Neither FLAC nor GP5 contains a direct representation of the other format’s data. Automatic transcription can miss notes, confuse instruments, or infer incorrect rhythm, especially in dense mixes; guitar tuning, string assignment, and fret positions usually require review. FLAC’s lossless quality preserves the recording but does not make transcription more accurate than the source performance and audio mix allow.
Note: This flac to gp5 conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
FLAC vs GP5: format comparison
How the FLAC and GP5 formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec | .GP5 Guitar Pro 5 Song File |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | Yes | No |
| Compression | Lossless | — |
| Typical file size | Medium | Small |
| Opens in a web browser | Partial | No |
| Further editing | Limited | Easy |
| Metadata support | Extensive | Basic |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Best used for | Music | Music |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2005 |
| Developer | Xiph.Org Foundation | Arobas Music |
| MIME type | audio/flac | — |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the FLAC to GP5 converter free?
Yes, converting FLAC to GP5 on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my FLAC file be?
You can upload FLAC files up to 10 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 200 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert FLAC to GP5?
No. The FLAC to GP5 conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid FLAC file for this FLAC to GP5 conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.