How to convert M4A to FLAC on Win 11? Is there an easy way?

Before you convert M4A to FLAC on Win 11 computer, double-check your output settings. If you're using V1C, for instance, make sure you select the FLAC format and check the bitrate settings. It’s easy to overlook this. You wouldn't want to end up with a low-quality file that sounds worse than the original. Trust me, I’ve ended up with files that sounded like they were recorded through a tin can—no bueno.

One rookie mistake is overwriting your original M4A files during the conversion process. When setting the output directory, make sure you’re saving your new FLAC files to a different folder. Not all media players handle FLAC as well as others do. Make sure that whatever player you’re planning to use supports FLAC files. For Windows users, V1C and Microsoft's Groove Music app both play FLAC files well, but if you’re using something less common, check the compatibility first. You don’t want to convert a bunch of files only to find they don’t play!

If you have multiple M4A files to convert, don’t just convert them one by one. Look for a tool that allows for batch conversion—most reputable converters like Audocity do this. This will save you a ton of time. I once spent a whole afternoon converting files one by one, and it felt like a bad episode of a boring series.