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?

Yes, the converter supports source FLAC files up to 200 MB in size.

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FLAC to ALAC Converter

Convert FLAC audio files to ALAC (Apple Lossless) in an M4A container while preserving lossless quality and metadata when available

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Use this when you need Apple Lossless output for iPhone, iPad, Apple Music, or macOS workflows without moving to a lossy codec.

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Prepare a lossless album for Apple devices

Convert FLAC tracks into Apple Lossless M4A files so they import cleanly into Apple Music and iOS libraries.

{
  "type": "file",
  "fileName": "converted_album_track.m4a",
  "contentType": "audio/mp4"
}

Create archival ALAC masters from FLAC

Keep a lossless master in Apple-friendly format for editors and clients who work entirely inside macOS.

{
  "type": "file",
  "fileName": "converted_master.m4a",
  "contentType": "audio/mp4"
}

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FilesUpload source files for this workflow.1

Audio FilefileRequired

Single file max size: 100 MBSupported types: audio/flac, audio/x-flac, .flac

Upload a FLAC file to convert to ALAC (Apple Lossless)

SettingsAdjust formats, ranges, numbers, and modes.2

Sample RateselectOptionalAudio ChannelsselectOptional

TogglesEnable or disable optional behavior.1

Keep Metadata (when available)checkboxOptionalEnabled when checked

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1. Prepare a lossless album for Apple devices

2. Create archival ALAC masters from FLAC

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