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Ultimate Audio Formats Guide: WAV, FLAC & Sample Rates for Distribution

DISTROM Editorial August 7, 2026

Audio file quality is crucial when distributing music with DISTROM. Submitting lossy MP3 files degrades sound quality during store transcoding. Always submit uncompressed 16-bit or 24-bit WAV or FLAC files at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz stereo.

TAGS: Audio WAV Mastering Formats

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