Convert M4A to FLAC

Upload your files and download them converted in seconds.

How to convert M4A to FLAC

This tool converts M4A files to FLAC right in your browser. There's nothing to install and no account to create: upload the file, pick FLAC and download it.

  1. Upload your M4A file: drag it onto the upload area or click “Choose files”.

  2. Check that the target format is FLAC and click “Convert”.

  3. Download your FLAC file as soon as it's ready.

What changes when you convert M4A to FLAC

  • The FLAC stores sound losslessly, so the file will be bigger, but it can't recover the quality the M4A already lost.
Comparison of M4A and FLAC
FeatureM4AFLAC
SoundYesYes
Lossless qualityNoYes

About the formats

M4A

M4A is Apple's audio format (AAC). It sounds better than an MP3 of the same size and is what iPhone voice memos use.

FLAC

FLAC compresses audio without losing any quality: it's about half the size of a WAV and sounds exactly the same.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert M4A to FLAC?

Yes. Conversion is free, you don't need an account and the result has no watermark. You can upload files of up to 50 MB.

Do I lose quality converting M4A to FLAC?

Length and, for video, resolution are kept. If the FLAC uses lossy compression, a high quality setting is used so the difference is barely noticeable.

Is it safe to upload my files?

Your files are only used for the conversion and are deleted automatically after 60 minutes. They're never shared with anyone.

Can I convert several M4A files at once?

Yes. You can upload up to 20 files at once and convert them all with “Convert all”.

Does it work on mobile, Mac and Windows?

Yes. It works in any modern browser, on desktop and mobile, with nothing to install.