# FLAC to ALAC Converter Convert FLAC audio files to ALAC (Apple Lossless) in an M4A container while preserving lossless quality and metadata when available > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/flac-to-alac - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** flac, alac, apple lossless, m4a, audio, converter, lossless, transcode ## Overview Use this when you need Apple Lossless output for iPhone, iPad, Apple Music, or macOS workflows without moving to a lossy codec. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Upload a FLAC file to convert to ALAC (Apple Lossless) - **Sample Rate** (select): Output sample rate - **Audio Channels** (select): Select output channel count - **Keep Metadata (when available)** (checkbox): Preserve title/artist tags when possible ## When to use - When importing high-resolution FLAC audio files into Apple Music or iTunes libraries which do not natively support FLAC. - When preparing lossless audio tracks for playback on iOS devices like iPhones and iPads while maintaining original audio quality. - When sharing master audio files with macOS-based editors and clients who require Apple-compatible lossless formats. ## How it works - Upload your source FLAC audio file using the file selector. - Choose your desired output sample rate and audio channels, or leave them on auto to match the original file properties. - Toggle the option to preserve metadata tags like artist, album, and track title. - Click convert to generate and download the Apple Lossless M4A file. ## Use cases - Migrating a personal high-fidelity FLAC music collection to Apple Music on macOS. - Preparing lossless audio stems for editing in Apple Logic Pro or GarageBand. - Syncing high-resolution audio tracks to an iPhone or iPad for offline listening. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does converting FLAC to ALAC reduce the audio quality? No, both FLAC and ALAC are lossless audio formats, so transcoding between them preserves the exact original audio data. ### Will my song titles, artists, and album art be preserved? Yes, enabling the keep metadata option preserves embedded tags and metadata during the conversion process. ### What container format is used for the output ALAC file? The output ALAC audio is packaged inside a standard M4A container, which is fully compatible with Apple devices. ### Can I change the sample rate and channel configuration during conversion? Yes, you can manually select sample rates up to 96 kHz and choose between mono or stereo channels, or keep the original settings. ### Is there a file size limit for the uploaded FLAC files? 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