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Convert M4A to FLAC
Some older players, car stereos and Windows programs will not play M4A. FLAC compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality.
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Why convert M4A to FLAC?
To convert M4A files to FLAC, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the FLAC result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert M4A to FLAC
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Add your M4A files
Drag your M4A files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to FLAC and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your FLAC file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
M4A vs FLAC
| Property | M4A | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Created by | MPEG; Apple yaygınlaştırdı | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Year | — | 2001 |
| Extensions | .m4a .m4b | .flac |
| MIME | audio/mp4 | audio/flac |
About the formats
M4A
MPEG-4 Audio
M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. iPhone voice memos, iTunes music and many saved voice clips are M4A.
FLAC
Free Lossless Audio Codec
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Music archivists and hi-fi listeners prefer it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting M4A to FLAC free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAC | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · smaller file | ||
| M4A | MP3 | plays on every device | ||
| M4A | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · larger file | ||
| M4A | AAC | broadcast-grade audio | ||
| M4A | OGG | open and royalty-free | ||
| M4A | OPUS | most efficient for speech | ||
| WAV | FLAC | lossless at half size | ||
| MP3 | FLAC | lossless at half size · MP3 recording | ||
| AAC | FLAC | lossless at half size · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | FLAC | lossless at half size · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | FLAC | lossless at half size · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| WMA | FLAC | lossless at half size · old Windows Media audio |