ALAC Converter
Apple's lossless format. Same perfect quality as FLAC but plays natively in Apple Music and on every iPhone.
Drop files to convert to ALAC
MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG, OPUS, AAC, AIFF, WMA, AMR, MP4, MOV & more ยท Processed on your device - nothing is uploaded
ALAC at a glance
| Full name | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
|---|---|
| Type | lossless |
| File extension | .m4a |
| MIME type | audio/mp4 |
| Developer | Apple (2004) |
| Best for | lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music |
| Compatibility | All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players. |
| Bit depths | 16-bit, 24-bit |
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About ALAC
What is a ALAC file?
ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) is a lossless audio format developed by Apple in 2004. Apple's lossless format. Same perfect quality as FLAC but plays natively in Apple Music and on every iPhone.
What is ALAC best for?
ALAC is best for lossless music on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Music.
What plays ALAC files?
All Apple devices, iTunes, VLC, foobar2000 and most modern players.
How big are ALAC files?
About ~5-6 MB at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz per minute of stereo audio.
How do I convert to ALAC?
Drop your files above, make sure ALAC is selected and click Convert. It's free and works on any device.