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M4A to FLAC converter

Convert M4A to FLAC for free, right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

    Converted on your device · never uploaded · Free limits

    Where it runs
    On your device
    Free allowance
    Unlimited
    Typical time
    Usually under 5 seconds
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your M4A

    FLAC is lossless, but it cannot restore quality the M4A file already lost. Expect a larger file that sounds the same.

    This conversion runs inside your browser, so the file is never uploaded. Files over 400 MB are sent to our server instead, and deleted within 60 minutes.

    How to convert M4A to FLAC

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the M4A file, or drop it onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to FLAC The conversion starts on your device straight away. Nothing is uploaded.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the result.

    What is an M4A file?

    Apple's standard audio container, usually holding AAC audio. It sounds better than MP3 at the same size and is what iPhone voice memos and iTunes use.

    iPhone, Mac, Windows Media Player, VLC and Android play M4A.

    More about M4A files

    What is an FLAC file?

    Lossless compressed audio: the exact quality of a WAV at roughly half the size. Popular for music collections.

    VLC, foobar2000, Android and iOS 11+ play FLAC.

    More about FLAC files

    Questions

    Is converting M4A to FLAC free?

    Yes, completely. This conversion runs on your device, so there is no daily limit and no sign-up. We never ask you to pay after you have converted.

    Is it safe to convert my M4A files here?

    Yes. The conversion happens inside your browser, and the file never leaves your phone or computer.

    How long does M4A to FLAC take?

    Usually under 5 seconds. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert M4A to FLAC on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open an FLAC file?

    VLC, foobar2000, Android and iOS 11+ play FLAC.

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