WMA to ALAC Converter
Convert WMA 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 WMA to ALAC
- Click "Choose files" or drag your WMA 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 WMA to ALAC?
ALAC is lossless, so further editing and re-saving won't reduce quality any more. (It can't restore detail that WMA 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 WMA to ALAC keeps all the quality that is in your WMA file - nothing more is lost. However, it cannot recover detail removed when the WMA was originally created, and the ALAC file will be larger.
WMA vs ALAC
| WMA | ALAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Media Audio | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | lossy | lossless |
| Best for | older Windows Media Player setups and legacy hardware | 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 | Windows, Windows Media Player, some car stereos. Poor support on Apple and browsers. | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. |
| Developed by | Microsoft (1999) | Apple (2004) |
WMA to ALAC: questions
How do I convert WMA to ALAC?
Open this page, add your WMA file, make sure ALAC is selected as the output format and click Convert. Your ALAC file is ready to download in seconds.
Will converting WMA to ALAC lose quality?
Converting WMA to ALAC keeps all the quality that is in your WMA file - nothing more is lost. However, it cannot recover detail removed when the WMA was originally created, and the ALAC file will be larger.
Is this WMA 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 WMA 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 WMA and ALAC?
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a compressed (lossy) format, microsoft's legacy lossy format, still used by older Windows software and devices. 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 WMA to ALAC converter runs in any modern browser - Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox - on desktop and mobile. No software to install.