FLAC to M4A Converter

Need your FLAC as an .m4a for Apple devices? This free converter gives you both options: ALAC (lossless) by default for a bit-perfect copy, or AAC (lossy) for a much smaller file. Either way you get a .m4a in seconds — no software or signup. Files up to 30MB are converted directly and nothing is stored after your download.

How to Convert FLAC to M4A

1. Upload your FLAC file

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

2. Pick ALAC or AAC

ALAC (lossless) is selected by default — a bit-perfect copy, larger file. Switch to AAC (lossy) for a much smaller file, then choose a bitrate.

3. Convert & download

Click Convert & Download. Your .m4a file downloads automatically, ready for the Apple Music app, iPhone, and CarPlay.

ALAC vs AAC: Which M4A Should I Pick?

Both land in an .m4a container, but the audio inside differs. ALAC (Apple Lossless) keeps 100% of the FLAC's quality — a bit-perfect copy — at roughly the same size as the FLAC. Pick it to preserve a lossless library on Apple devices. AAC is lossy: it discards some data for a far smaller file that's transparent to most listeners at 256–320 kbps. Pick it to save space on a phone. Since you're starting from a lossless FLAC, ALAC is the no-compromise choice and AAC is the space-saver. For a strictly lossless target, see FLAC to ALAC. Need the reverse? Use M4A to FLAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert FLAC to M4A?

Upload your .flac file, pick ALAC (lossless) or AAC (lossy), then click Convert & Download. The .m4a file is created and downloaded automatically — no software or signup needed.

Should I choose ALAC or AAC?

Choose ALAC (the default) for a lossless, bit-perfect copy at a larger size, or AAC for a much smaller lossy file that still sounds great at 256-320 kbps. Both produce an .m4a.

Does the ALAC option lose any quality?

No. ALAC is lossless, so the .m4a is a bit-perfect copy of the FLAC audio. Only the AAC option is lossy.

Is the FLAC to M4A converter free?

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