ALAC to FLAC Converter
Convert ALAC files to FLAC in seconds, right in your browser. Drop in one file or a whole folder, pick your quality settings and download - nothing is uploaded to a server.
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How to convert ALAC to FLAC
- Click "Choose files" or drag your ALAC files onto the page.
- Make sure "FLAC" is selected as the output format.
- Optionally click Edit to trim, adjust volume or add effects.
- Click Convert, then Download your FLAC files.
Why convert ALAC to FLAC?
Both formats are lossless, so the audio is preserved bit-for-bit - only the container and compatibility change.
FLAC is best for hi-fi music collections, archiving CDs and lossless streaming. Supported by Android, iOS 11+, Windows 10+, macOS, most hi-fi players and browsers.
Will I lose quality?
ALAC and FLAC are both high-quality formats, so the conversion preserves your audio.
ALAC vs FLAC
| ALAC | FLAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Apple Lossless Audio Codec | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | lossless | lossless |
| Best for | lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music | hi-fi music collections, archiving CDs and lossless streaming |
| Typical size | ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute | ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute |
| Compatibility | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. | Supported by Android, iOS 11+, Windows 10+, macOS, most hi-fi players and browsers. |
| Developed by | Apple (2004) | Xiph.Org Foundation (2001) |
ALAC to FLAC: questions
How do I convert ALAC to FLAC?
Open this page, add your ALAC file, make sure FLAC is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your FLAC file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting ALAC to FLAC lose quality?
ALAC and FLAC are both high-quality formats, so the conversion preserves your audio.
Is this ALAC to FLAC converter free and safe?
Yes. It's free with no watermark or sign-up. Files are processed locally in your browser, so your audio is never uploaded or stored on our servers.
Can I convert many ALAC files to FLAC at once?
Yes - add up to 5 files at a time on the free plan (unlimited with Pro), convert them all with one click and download them as a ZIP.
What is the difference between ALAC and FLAC?
ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) is a lossless format, apple's lossless format. Same perfect quality as FLAC but plays natively in Apple Music and on every iPhone. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a lossless format: lossless compression that shrinks audio to roughly 50-60% of WAV size without losing a single bit of quality.
Does it work on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android?
Yes. The ALAC to FLAC converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.