flake ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
FLAC audio encoder
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio flac encoding multimedia lossless
Install: brew install flake
About:
Flake is a command-line FLAC audio encoder designed for high-efficiency compression of PCM audio sources. It provides a robust alternative to reference encoders, often achieving competitive compression ratios with faster encoding speeds. This makes it suitable for batch processing and archival workflows where performance is critical.
Key Features:
  • High-efficiency compression algorithms
  • Fast encoding speeds compared to reference encoders
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
  • Support for standard PCM input formats (WAV, AIFF)
Use Cases:
  • Archiving audio collections with optimized file sizes
  • Batch encoding audio files via shell scripts
  • Embedding into automated audio processing pipelines
Alternatives:
  • flac – The official reference encoder; generally prioritizes strict compliance over raw encoding speed.
  • lame – An encoder for the MP3 format, used when lossy compression is preferred over lossless FLAC.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1de774dd
Sep 13, 2024 5:43am 0 VERSION_BUMP 11444748
Oct 1, 2023 3:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 907f3b3a
Nov 25, 2022 10:38am 0 VERSION_BUMP f4265bcd
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About