Convert WAV to ALAC Online — Free
Fast, free WAV to ALAC converter. No registration required.
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Supports: WAV files
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Click Convert and download your .m4a file when it's ready.
What is WAV?
WAV is an uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It provides perfect audio quality but results in large file sizes.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Waveform Audio File Format
- Extension
- .wav
Key Features
- Lossless quality
- Professional standard
- No compression
- Wide compatibility
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
WAV vs ALAC
| Feature | WAV | ALAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Waveform Audio File Format | Apple Lossless Audio Codec |
| Extension | .wav | .m4a |
| Best For | Lossless quality | Lossless |