FLAC to M4A converter
To convert FLAC to M4A, drop your FLAC file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the M4A. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| FLAC to M4A | What happens |
|---|---|
| Codec | AAC |
| Quality | 96, 128 or 192 kbps; Best (192) suits music |
| Size | About 1.5 MB per minute at 192 kbps |
| Sample rate | 44.1 or 48 kHz kept; higher rates become 48 kHz |
| Trim | Choose the part to keep on the timeline |
How to convert FLAC to M4A
- Add your FLAC. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes M4A straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the M4A.
Why M4A
Make lossless FLAC music fit on a phone: an M4A is about a fifth of the size and plays in Apple Music and every player.
Questions
No, AAC is lossy. At 192 kbps it is very hard to hear the difference; keep your FLAC files as the originals.
They work: the sound is encoded at 48 kHz, which covers everything people hear.
This browser has no AAC encoder. Try Chrome, Edge or Safari, or choose OGG.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.