FLAC to ALAC Converter
Convert FLAC files to ALAC 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 FLAC to ALAC
- Click "Choose files" or drag your FLAC files onto the page.
- Make sure "ALAC" is selected as the output format.
- Optionally click Edit to trim, adjust volume or add effects.
- Click Convert, then Download your ALAC files.
Why convert FLAC to ALAC?
Both formats are lossless, so the audio is preserved bit-for-bit - only the container and compatibility change.
ALAC is best for lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music. All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players.
Will I lose quality?
FLAC and ALAC are both high-quality formats, so the conversion preserves your audio.
FLAC vs ALAC
| FLAC | ALAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | lossless | lossless |
| Best for | hi-fi music collections, archiving CDs and lossless streaming | lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music |
| 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 | Supported by Android, iOS 11+, Windows 10+, macOS, most hi-fi players and browsers. | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. |
| Developed by | Xiph.Org Foundation (2001) | Apple (2004) |
FLAC to ALAC: questions
How do I convert FLAC to ALAC?
Open this page, add your FLAC file, make sure ALAC is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your ALAC file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting FLAC to ALAC lose quality?
FLAC and ALAC are both high-quality formats, so the conversion preserves your audio.
Is this FLAC to ALAC 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 FLAC files to ALAC 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 FLAC and ALAC?
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. 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.
Does it work on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android?
Yes. The FLAC to ALAC converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.