4 Ways to Convert Apple Lossless to FLAC Easily

Are you looking for a way to share your Apple Music or make it playable on any device? Are there any solutions to Apple Lossless to FLAC?

Although Apple Lossless offers exceptional sound quality and smaller sizes, it is not compatible with the majority of devices. Therefore, you may want to convert Apple Lossless music to FLAC, which can be supported by different systems.

Fortunately, with the right tools, it is possible to enjoy unlimited playback on any device outside the Apple ecosystem. This guide will introduce you to 4 of our favorite ways to convert Apple Lossless to FLAC in order of preference. Let’s jump in!

Method 1. Convert Apple Music to FLAC Using Professional Apple Music Converter

If you aim to convert your beloved streaming Apple Music songs to FLAC, unfortunately, the downloaded Apple Music tracks are encrypted. You can not directly convert them to FLAC files with an audio converter.

But there is still a way out. The easiest and most efficient way to convert Apple Music to FLAC is through TuneFab Apple Music Converter. This powerful software works effortlessly to remove Apple Music DRM encryptions so you can play Apple Music on any device without any limitations.

Even better, by allowing you to customize the bit rate and sample rate TuneFab retains the original sound quality of your Apple Music tracks. Through the batch-conversion feature, you can convert songs from ALAC to FLAC at 20x faster speeds, saving you precious time.

Let’s now learn how to remove Apple Music DRM using TuneFab Apple Music Converter.

STEP 1: Launch TuneFab Apple Music Converter and click “Open Apple Web Player.” Use your credentials to log into your Apple Music account.

STEP 2: Search for the songs you want to convert from ALAC to FLAC using the search bar on the left. When you hover over each track, an "Add to the Conversion List" button pops up; click it to add the song for conversion.

Alternatively, you can drag and drop each track, playlist, or album to the conversion panel on the right.

STEP 3: Select FLAC as the output format in the conversion window. You can also customize parameters such as bit rate and sample rate.

STEP 4: Click "Convert All" to batch convert the ALAC songs to FLAC. Now you can enjoy the ultimate Apple Music playback experience on any device of your choice.

Method 2. Convert Apple Lossless to FLAC Using Audio Recorder

Another solution to convert Apple Music to FLAC is Audacity. Using this software, you can get Apple Music Lossless songs and convert them to FLAC by recording. Audacity is equally excellent for editing tracks for your videos, podcasts, and even phone ringtone.

However, this software may not retain the original sound quality due to the recording nature. Also, it can only record and convert a small number of songs at a time, which can be time-consuming compared to a professional music converter such as TuneFab Apple Music Converter.

Follow these easy steps to convert Apple Lossless to FLAC using Audacity.

STEP 1: Go to the Audacity official website, download and launch the software. Click Edit>>Preferences>> Audio Host Box>> Windows WASAPI.

STEP 2: Go to "Libraries" and click "Download". Follow the instructions on how to install FFmpeg Library so that you can import ALAC Apple Music tracks. When installation is complete, restart Audacity.

STEP 3: Click File>> Export Audio>> FLAC Files under the Save as Type drop-down menu. Lastly, click "Save" to convert ALAC to FLAC.

Method 3. Convert ALAC to FLAC Using Audio Converter

If you are a Windows user and need a simple, seamless way to convert DRM-free ALAC to FLAC, dBpowerAMP is an excellent choice. This audio program integrates into Windows Explorer, making it easy to batch-convert protected Apple Music files with a single click. It retains metadata and album artwork and offers a friendly, fuss-free user interface. However, you might need a more modern PC with bigger RAM for the dBpowerAMP audio converter to work efficiently.

Let’s learn how to convert ALAC to FLAC using the dBpowerAMP audio converter.

STEP 1: Go to the dBpowerAMP main page to download and install the audio converter. Click the "Batch Converter" icon.

STEP 2: In the Audio Converter main window, use the search function on the left-side panel to find the Apple Music songs you want to convert to FLAC format. Then, click "Convert".

STEP 3: In the window that follows, click the drop-down menu and select Multi Encoder>>Add Encoder>>Convert.

STEP 4: In the window that follows, click the "Mode" drop-down menu to customize parameters such as the bitrate and the "Output" menu to select where you want to save the FLAC files.

The existing Output options include:

• Single Folder: write all files to a single folder of your choice
• Existing Source Folder: FLAC files are written to the same folder as the ALAC files
• Preserve Source Path: Select a folder where the source filename is retained and the source path is added
• Edit Dynamic Naming: Real ID tags and metadata values replace programmed elements

Finally, click "Convert" to begin conversion from ALAC to FLAC.

STEP 5: Click "Finish" in the next window. You will find the FLAC files in the folder you selected previously.

Method 4. Convert Apple Lossless to FLAC Using Online Tool

If you only want to quickly convert DRM-free Apple Lossless to FLAC without downloading any software, an online audio converter such as FreeConvert may be the way to go. Despite being freeware, FreeConvert is trustworthy, spyware-free, and offers a neat, straightforward user interface. The only downside is that online converters can be slow, making uploading and converting audio files cumbersome compared to downloadable music converters.

Follow these steps to convert Apple Lossless to FLAC using FreeConvert.

STEP 1: Head over to the FreeConvert website and click the “Choose Files” button to upload your ALAC files.

STEP 2: Select the output file format as FLAC and click “Convert.” When the conversion is complete, click the “Download” button.

Conclusion

ALAC and FLAC formats are popular choices among audio buffs. They are both excellent at retaining original sound quality but if you want more freedom to play your favorite music on any device, FLAC is a clear winner.

For those who have DRM-free ALAC files, you can easily convert Apple Lossless to FLAC using audio converter software or online tools. If you would like to save lossless Apple Music, our top recommendation is to use TuneFab Apple Music Converter. Its powerful decrypting feature will remove all streaming DRM encryptions, and convert Apple Music to FLAC so you can enjoy an unlimited playback experience on any device. Start your free trial now!