Convert MP4 to ALAC
Pull the soundtrack out of any MP4 video and save it as ALAC in seconds. Conversion happens inside your browser, so even large or private videos are never uploaded.
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How to convert MP4 to ALAC
- Click "Choose files" or drag your MP4 videos 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 MP4 to ALAC?
ALAC files are much smaller than video and play on any music player, phone or car stereo.
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?
The audio is decoded from the MP4 video and encoded to ALAC. Choose a lossless format (WAV/FLAC) for zero loss, or a high bitrate for ALAC.
MP4 vs ALAC
| MP4 | ALAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Video | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | video | lossless |
| Best for | videos from phones, YouTube and social media | lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music |
| Typical size | varies | ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute |
| Compatibility | Universal video format. | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. |
| Developed by | - | Apple (2004) |
MP4 to ALAC: questions
How do I convert MP4 to ALAC?
Open this page, add your MP4 file, make sure ALAC is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your ALAC file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting MP4 to ALAC lose quality?
The audio is decoded from the MP4 video and encoded to ALAC. Choose a lossless format (WAV/FLAC) for zero loss, or a high bitrate for ALAC.
Is this MP4 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 MP4 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 MP4 and ALAC?
MP4 (MPEG-4 Video) is a video format, the most common video format. We extract its soundtrack so you can save just the 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 MP4 to ALAC converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.