Convert ALAC to M4A
Convert your ALAC audio files to M4A directly in your browser.
How to convert audio in 3 steps
Choose a ALAC audio file.
Click convert to M4A.
Download your M4A audio.
Format descriptions
ALAC — ALAC (Apple Lossless) is Apple's lossless audio codec. It compresses without loss and is fully compatible with Apple devices.
M4A — M4A is a compressed audio container based on MP4, usually using the AAC codec. It is very common on Apple devices and mobile phones.
Technical comparison: ALAC vs M4A
Technical breakdown of the ALAC and M4A specifications: compression, colour, transparency and animation support.
| Property | ALAC | M4A |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) | M4A (MPEG-4 Audio Container) |
| Media type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless · ALAC | Hybrid (lossy or lossless) · AAC / ALAC |
| Color space / bit depth | 16/24-bit up to 192 kHz | 16-bit up to 48 kHz |
| Transparency | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Animation | No (static) | No (static) |
| Best for | ALAC (Apple Lossless) is Apple's lossless audio codec. It compresses without loss and is fully compatible with Apple devices. | M4A is a compressed audio container based on MP4, usually using the AAC codec. It is very common on Apple devices and mobile phones. |
What happens when converting ALAC to M4A?
The ALAC data is decoded inside your browser with WebAssembly and re-encoded to the M4A specification, so no file is ever uploaded to a server. M4A can encode losslessly, so this conversion adds no further quality degradation to data that is already compressed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is audio conversion?
Audio conversion changes an audio file from one format to another, for example from ALAC to M4A, while keeping the audio content.
Are my audio files uploaded?
No. This tool processes audio files directly in your browser. Your audio files are never sent to a server.
Which audio formats are supported?
This tool converts ALAC audio files to M4A, all in your browser.
Is it really free and unlimited?
Yes, the tool is completely free and you can convert as many audio files as you want, with no limits.
Does it work on mobile too?
Yes, it works on any modern device, including smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Which format will the result be in?
The converted file will always be in M4A format, ready to download and use.
About the audio converter
Convert ALAC to M4A audio online for free. Everything happens in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server, and you need no downloads or sign-up to get started.
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