diff --git a/whipper/common/encode.py b/whipper/common/encode.py
index c12adcb1..3952e05a 100644
--- a/whipper/common/encode.py
+++ b/whipper/common/encode.py
@@ -157,5 +157,6 @@ def _embed_picture(self):
         if flac_pic:
             w = FLAC(self.track_path)
             w.add_picture(flac_pic)
+            w.save()
 
         self.stop()