FLAC to ALAC Converter

FLAC won't import into iTunes or Apple Music — but ALAC will. This free converter turns .flac audio into ALAC (Apple Lossless) in an .m4a file in seconds, with no quality change at all — no software or signup. Files up to 30MB are converted directly and nothing is stored after your download.

How to Convert FLAC to ALAC

1. Upload your FLAC file

Drag a file onto the box above, or click to browse.

2. ALAC is selected

ALAC is lossless, so there's no bitrate to choose — the quality setting doesn't apply.

3. Convert & download

Click Convert & Download. Your .m4a (ALAC) file downloads automatically, ready to add to Apple Music or iTunes.

FLAC to ALAC Is Lossless

FLAC and ALAC are both lossless — they compress audio without discarding anything and reconstruct the exact original waveform on playback. So converting FLAC to ALAC is a format change with zero quality loss; the two are audibly and mathematically identical, just wrapped differently. The only real reason to pick ALAC over FLAC is the Apple ecosystem: ALAC (in an .m4a) plays natively in iTunes, the Music app, iPhone, iPad, and via AirPlay, where FLAC support is patchy. See FLAC vs ALAC for the full comparison. Need the reverse? Use ALAC to FLAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert FLAC to ALAC?

Upload your .flac file, keep ALAC selected, then click Convert & Download. The ALAC file (an .m4a) is created and downloaded automatically — no software or signup needed.

Does converting FLAC to ALAC lose quality?

No. Both FLAC and ALAC are lossless, so the conversion is exact — the ALAC is a bit-perfect copy of the FLAC audio, just in an Apple-friendly container.

Why is the ALAC file an .m4a?

ALAC (Apple Lossless) is stored inside an MP4/.m4a container. The .m4a holds lossless ALAC audio and imports directly into iTunes and Apple Music.

Is the FLAC to ALAC converter free?

Yes — it's completely free, with no account, no watermarks, and no limit on how many files you convert.