How to convert FLAC to M4A
- Add your .FLAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .M4A in a few seconds.
- Download your new .M4A file.
What to expect
- M4A is a container: AAC audio is lossy and discards data, while ALAC audio stays lossless.
- A lossy AAC result cannot be restored to the original FLAC quality.
- M4A opens natively on far more consumer devices than FLAC.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose quality converting FLAC to M4A?
It depends on the codec inside the M4A. If the audio is encoded as AAC it is lossy and some data is discarded; if it is ALAC (Apple Lossless) the audio stays bit-perfect.
Why convert FLAC to M4A?
M4A plays natively on Windows 11, macOS, iPhone and Android without extra software, so it is a more portable container than FLAC across everyday devices.
Where will the M4A file play?
M4A is an MPEG-4 audio container supported natively across modern Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, as well as in VLC.
Does the file get smaller?
With AAC inside, yes - lossy M4A is much smaller than lossless FLAC. With ALAC inside, the size is similar to FLAC because the audio stays lossless.
Programs that convert FLAC: Helium Music Manager · MediaMonkey · dBpoweramp family suite · fre:ac · Freemake Audio Converter · SUPER · xrecode · Max for Mac
