Convert FLI to WAV

Understanding FLI and WAV file formats

FLI is an animation file format developed by Autodesk for storing animated graphics. It is primarily used for short animations and is not commonly used for audio storage. WAV (Waveform Audio File Format), on the other hand, is a standard audio file format for storing waveform data, widely supported across platforms and devices.

Why convert FLI to WAV?

Converting FLI to WAV is useful if you want to extract the audio track from an FLI animation for use in audio editing, playback, or archiving. Since FLI files may contain embedded audio, extracting it as a WAV file makes it more accessible and compatible with audio software.

Best software for FLI to WAV conversion

The most reliable tool for converting FLI to WAV is FFmpeg, a powerful open-source multimedia framework. FFmpeg can extract audio from FLI files and save it as a WAV file with a simple command-line instruction.

How to convert FLI to WAV using FFmpeg

1. Download and install FFmpeg from the official website.
2. Open your command prompt or terminal.
3. Navigate to the folder containing your FLI file.
4. Run the following command:
   ffmpeg -i input.fli -vn -acodec pcm_s16le output.wav
5. This command extracts the audio stream from input.fli and saves it as output.wav.

Alternative converters

Some multimedia converters with graphical interfaces, such as Audacity (with FFmpeg plugin) or VLC Media Player, can also extract audio from FLI files. In VLC, use Media → Convert/Save and select WAV as the output format.

Summary

To convert FLI animation files to WAV audio, FFmpeg is the most effective and flexible tool. This process allows you to extract and use the audio track from FLI animations in a widely supported format.