fre:ac

by Robert Kausch / freeac.orgv1.1.7

Last updated May 8, 2026

fre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper with support for various popular formats and encoders. It converts freely between MP3, M4A/AAC, FLAC, WMA, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, Monkey's Audio (APE), WavPack, WAV and other formats.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id enzo1982.freac --exact --version 1.1.7

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.1.7

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-	Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for fre:ac.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install fre:ac on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id enzo1982.freac --exact --version 1.1.7. winget downloads the installer from Robert Kausch / freeac.org and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install fre:ac silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id enzo1982.freac --exact 1.1.7 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall fre:ac via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id enzo1982.freac --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from fre:ac's Apps & Features entry.

Is fre:ac free?

fre:ac is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/enzo1982/freac) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does fre:ac work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls fre:ac directly from the publisher.

How do I keep fre:ac up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id enzo1982.freac --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of fre:ac from microsoft/winget-pkgs.