Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

2021-04-01 01:31:00

Hi there!

I would like to know if I can replace the executable 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory of foobar2000 (portable version) with the one available on the 'RareWares' website.

And, if so, would the substitution be made only by the option 'bundle', which contains the said executable?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #1 – 2021-04-01 02:38:17

You can do whatever you want with the "encoders" directory. Just don't expect the installer not to wipe it out when it installs its own flavor.

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #2 – 2021-04-01 04:36:15

OK, thanks for the info!

What's the difference between the executable (flac.exe) and the 'libFLAC' file?

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #3 – 2021-04-01 05:05:19

libFLAC is the encoder and decoder core component of both flac.exe, and foobar2000's built-in decoder. You only need to supply command line encoders for foobar's converter.

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #4 – 2021-04-01 05:13:41

Thank you very much!

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #5 – 2021-04-01 18:02:33

Just one more question, please:

What is 'metaflac.exe', when and where I must use it?

Sorry and thanks in advance.

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #6 – 2021-04-01 18:17:25

https://xiph.org/flac/documentation_tools_metaflac.html

You do not need to use it in Foobar which has its own metadata editing ability.

Re: Replacing the file 'flac.exe' in the 'encoders' directory

Reply #7 – 2021-04-01 18:27:56

OK, thank you very much!