FLAC to AAC Converter - For Apple Devices

Convert FLAC to AAC for iPhone, iPad, iTunes. High-quality conversion from lossless source. Free, private, browser-based.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FLAC is lossless but not supported on Apple devices. AAC provides excellent quality at smaller file sizes and is the native format for iPhone, iPad, iTunes, and Apple Music. Converting FLAC to AAC lets you enjoy your music on Apple devices.

AAC is lossy, so some data reduction occurs. However, since you're starting from lossless FLAC, you'll achieve the best possible AAC quality. At 256kbps or higher, most listeners cannot distinguish AAC from the original FLAC.

For music archival from FLAC, use 'Best' (320kbps) or 'High' (256kbps) to preserve maximum quality from your lossless source. Apple Music uses 256kbps AAC, which is considered transparent quality for most listeners.

AAC files are typically 70-85% smaller than FLAC. A 30MB FLAC file becomes 4-8MB in AAC depending on bitrate. This makes AAC ideal for portable devices with limited storage while maintaining excellent quality.

Yes! AAC is widely supported across all modern platforms including Android, Windows, Linux, and most audio players. Despite being Apple's preferred format, AAC is an open standard compatible everywhere.

Currently, this tool processes one file at a time for optimal browser performance. For batch conversion, process files sequentially. Each conversion maintains your selected quality settings.

Yes. Metadata from FLAC files including artist, album, title, genre, and album artwork is preserved during conversion. The output AAC file will retain all your music library information.

If you have storage space, yes. FLAC is your lossless archive format. Keep FLAC files as masters and use AAC for everyday listening on portable devices. This preserves maximum flexibility for future conversions.

AAC is the audio codec (compression method), while M4A is the file container. M4A files contain AAC audio. Our converter outputs .m4a files with AAC audio, which is the standard format used by iTunes and Apple Music.

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your audio files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

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