Convert AAC to ALAC Online — Free
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What is AAC?
AAC is an audio coding standard designed to be the successor of MP3. It provides better sound quality at similar bit rates.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Advanced Audio Coding
- Extension
- .aac
Key Features
- Superior to MP3
- Streaming optimized
- Wide support
- Efficient compression
What is ALAC?
ALAC is Apple's lossless audio format. It provides CD-quality audio with smaller file sizes than WAV or AIFF, and is fully supported in iTunes and Apple devices.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Apple Lossless Audio Codec
- Extension
- .m4a
Key Features
- Lossless
- Apple native
- iTunes compatible
- CD quality
AAC vs ALAC
| Feature | AAC | ALAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Advanced Audio Coding | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Extension | .aac | .m4a |
| Best For | Superior to MP3 | Lossless |