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Need help converting FLAC to m4a on Windows 11! Any recommendations?
Had the same issue with a ton of FLAC files that wouldn’t play on my Apple devices—so annoying. Found AudioKes on Windows 11, and honestly, it saved me. Batch converted everything to ALAC perfectly, no quality loss, and super simple to use.
I followed this guide:
https://www.cnetie.com/convert-flac-to-m4a
Definitely worth a try!
When you're converting FLAC to M4A, even if you’re aware of the audio quality and metadata preservation aspects. The biggest bummer is that M4A uses lossy compression (typically AAC). Even if you crank the bitrate up to 256kbps or 320kbps, you're still losing some of the pristine audio quality that FLAC offers. If you're an audiophile or just someone who loves their tunes crisp and clear, you might end up disappointed with the sound after conversion. It's like trying to enjoy a high-def movie but watching it on an old TV—just feels wrong!
Depending on the tools you're using, converting files can be a bit of a drag. If you’ve got a whole library of FLAC files to convert and the tool is slow or crashes midway, you’ll be sitting there far too long, staring at your screen (and potentially losing patience). This might not be a dealbreaker for a couple of files, but if you’re dealing with a batch of music, it can be super annoying.
When you're converting FLAC to M4A, even if you’re aware of the audio quality and metadata preservation aspects. The biggest bummer is that M4A uses lossy compression (typically AAC). Even if you crank the bitrate up to 256kbps or 320kbps, you're still losing some of the pristine audio quality that FLAC offers. If you're an audiophile or just someone who loves their tunes crisp and clear, you might end up disappointed with the sound after conversion. It's like trying to enjoy a high-def movie but watching it on an old TV—just feels wrong!
Depending on the tools you're using, converting files can be a bit of a drag. If you’ve got a whole library of FLAC files to convert and the tool is slow or crashes midway, you’ll be sitting there far too long, staring at your screen (and potentially losing patience). This might not be a dealbreaker for a couple of files, but if you’re dealing with a batch of music, it can be super annoying.
Haha, this is so true! Converting FLAC to M4A does feel a bit "downgraded", especially for those who are sensitive to sound quality, ALAC may be the real love. But you are right, the batch conversion tool jam is really frustrating! What tool do you use? Have you tried FFfmpeg or iTunes? These are pretty stable. Do you convert mainly for compatibility, or do you want to save some space?