
Owing to its lossy format, MP3 files tend to shave off part of the audio to reduce size. On the flip side, FLAC files barely lose their content, making them quick bulky, storage wise. When compared to FLAC files, MP3 files need smaller storage capacities. As a result, the files will come with a smaller storage need. MP3 files have to be compressed with part of the file being shaved off from them. Unlike in the case of MP3 files, FLAC comes in lossless format, which can be converted back to its WAV format, where it can be restored to the original format. Just like in the case of zip files, lossless compressions tend to shrink the size of the audio package without getting rid of anything. On the flip side, lossless files come in their original and uncompressed format. On the flip side, if you try converting the WAV file back to MP3, you might actually lose more of the file. Once you try converting MP3 to WAV, you will barely get the shaved off part. It is typically compressed, with part of it shaved off. This is the case of the lossy nature of MP3s. On the flip side, the lost part can never be gotten back- it is lost forever.

In order for them to be displayed to you, some parts of the images have to be thrown away, to allow it to be compressed. These images come in a compressed format. Take an example of the images you see on the internet. To truly understand the difference between FLAC and MP3, you need to understand the difference between lossy and lossless files.
