MP3 to ALAC Converter
Convert MP3 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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MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG, OPUS, AAC, AIFF, WMA, AMR, MP4, MOV & more · Processed on your device - nothing is uploaded
How to convert MP3 to ALAC
- Click "Choose files" or drag your MP3 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 MP3 to ALAC?
ALAC is lossless, so further editing and re-saving won't reduce quality any more. (It can't restore detail that MP3 compression already removed.)
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?
Converting MP3 to ALAC keeps all the quality that is in your MP3 file - nothing more is lost. However, it cannot recover detail removed when the MP3 was originally created, and the ALAC file will be larger.
MP3 vs ALAC
| MP3 | ALAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | lossy | lossless |
| Best for | music libraries, sharing, podcasts and playback on any device | lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music |
| Typical size | ~1.4 MB at 192 kbps per minute | ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute |
| Compatibility | Plays on virtually every phone, computer, car stereo, browser and media player. | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. |
| Developed by | Fraunhofer IIS / MPEG (1993) | Apple (2004) |
MP3 to ALAC: questions
How do I convert MP3 to ALAC?
Open this page, add your MP3 file, make sure ALAC is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your ALAC file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting MP3 to ALAC lose quality?
Converting MP3 to ALAC keeps all the quality that is in your MP3 file - nothing more is lost. However, it cannot recover detail removed when the MP3 was originally created, and the ALAC file will be larger.
Is this MP3 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 MP3 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 MP3 and ALAC?
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a compressed (lossy) format, the most widely supported compressed audio format. MP3 removes sounds the ear is unlikely to notice to make files about 10x smaller than CD audio. 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 MP3 to ALAC converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.