FLAC to M4A Converter
Convert FLAC files to M4A 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 M4A
- Click "Choose files" or drag your FLAC files onto the page.
- Make sure "M4A" is selected as the output format (192 kbps is a good default).
- Optionally click Edit to trim, adjust volume or add effects.
- Click Convert, then Download your M4A files.
Why convert FLAC to M4A?
M4A files are typically 5-10x smaller than FLAC, making them ideal for phones, sharing and streaming.
M4A is best for iPhone, iTunes/Apple Music, YouTube uploads and efficient music storage. Excellent on Apple devices, Android, Windows, browsers and most modern players.
Will I lose quality?
M4A is a lossy format, so some inaudible detail is removed to save space. At 192 kbps or higher most listeners cannot tell the difference from the original FLAC.
FLAC vs M4A
| FLAC | M4A | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Free Lossless Audio Codec | MPEG-4 Audio (AAC) |
| Type | lossless | lossy |
| Best for | hi-fi music collections, archiving CDs and lossless streaming | iPhone, iTunes/Apple Music, YouTube uploads and efficient music storage |
| Typical size | ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute | ~1.4 MB at 192 kbps per minute |
| Compatibility | Supported by Android, iOS 11+, Windows 10+, macOS, most hi-fi players and browsers. | Excellent on Apple devices, Android, Windows, browsers and most modern players. |
| Developed by | Xiph.Org Foundation (2001) | MPEG / Apple (2001) |
FLAC to M4A: questions
How do I convert FLAC to M4A?
Open this page, add your FLAC file, make sure M4A is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your M4A file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting FLAC to M4A lose quality?
M4A is a lossy format, so some inaudible detail is removed to save space. At 192 kbps or higher most listeners cannot tell the difference from the original FLAC.
Is this FLAC to M4A 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 M4A 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 M4A?
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. M4A (MPEG-4 Audio (AAC)) is a compressed (lossy) format: aAC audio in an MPEG-4 container. Better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate and the native format of Apple Music and iTunes.
Does it work on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android?
Yes. The FLAC to M4A converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.