Convert FLAC to M4A for iTunes and Apple Ecosystem

Convert your Free Lossless Audio Codec files to MPEG-4 Audio online for free. FLAC is not natively supported on iOS, iTunes, or some older media players — M4A solves that. No registration, no watermarks, instant download.

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Max 100 MB • Max 10 min duration • Max 1080p

How to Convert FLAC to M4A — 3 Steps

FFmpeg transcodes your FLAC file to MPEG-4 Audio — itunes and apple ecosystem.

  1. Upload your FLAC file

    Select your FLAC file from music archives. Files up to 100 MB are accepted.

  2. Confirm and convert

    Confirm you own the file and click Convert to M4A. Processing typically completes in seconds.

  3. Download your M4A file

    Download your M4A immediately — ready to itunes and the music app on mac store and play m4a natively.

Why Convert FLAC to M4A?

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is not natively supported on iOS, iTunes, or some older media players. Converting to M4A gives you itunes and iphone.

iTunesiTunes and the Music app on Mac store and play M4A natively
iPhoneiPhone, iPad, and all iOS devices support M4A without conversion
Better qualityM4A (AAC) sounds better than MP3 at the same bitrate
Smaller filesM4A produces smaller files than MP3 at the same perceived quality
Apple WatchSyncing music to Apple Watch requires M4A or MP3 format
QuickTimeQuickTime Player opens M4A files natively on any Mac

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FLAC to M4A?

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is not natively supported on iOS, iTunes, or some older media players. Converting to M4A gives you itunes and the music app on mac store and play m4a natively.

Will converting FLAC to M4A reduce audio quality?

Converting from lossless FLAC to compressed M4A involves some quality reduction. We use high-quality encode settings to minimise the impact. Always keep your original FLAC as a master.

What FLAC files are supported as input?

You can upload FLAC files from music archives, Bandcamp downloads, lossless streaming services, and audiophile collections. Files must be under 100 MB.

What are the best uses for M4A format?

M4A (MPEG-4 Audio) is ideal for: itunes and the music app on mac store and play m4a natively; iphone, ipad, and all ios devices support m4a without conversion; m4a (aac) sounds better than mp3 at the same bitrate.

Is my audio file kept private?

Yes. Files are processed privately and automatically deleted within 60 minutes. We never store, sell, or analyse your content.

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