M4A to FLAC Converter
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Use this M4A to FLAC converter to turn M4A files into FLAC right in your browser — ideal for lossless music, audiophile libraries and archiving audio. M4A uses lossy compression and FLAC uses lossless compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert M4A to FLAC?
- To get FLAC's built-in advantage: lossless quality
- To move past M4A's common limitation: lossy
- To open your files in apps that prefer FLAC
- To share FLAC files more easily
About M4A and FLAC files
M4A audio
Strengths
- good quality at small size
- default on Apple devices
Limitations
- lossy
- needs converting for some players
FLAC audio
Strengths
- lossless quality
- smaller than WAV
- great for archiving
Limitations
- larger than MP3
- not supported everywhere
M4A vs FLAC
| Format | M4A | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | Apple music and voice memos and podcasts | lossless music and audiophile libraries |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this M4A to FLAC converter free?
- Yes. You can convert M4A to FLAC online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to FLAC instead of staying with M4A?
- FLAC is known for being lossless quality — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the M4A file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple M4A files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.