FLAC to M4A

The usual reason is fitting a lossless library onto a phone. AAC at 192 kbps holds up better than MP3 at the same bitrate.

Runs in your browser // nothing is uploaded

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What survives the conversion

Derived from what each format is able to store, not from what the conversion promises.

Kept

Tags
Embedded cover art
Chapters, which FLAC could not store

Lost

Original audio (lossless)

Settings used

AAC at 192 kbps. Tags and cover art are not carried across by the browser encoder.

When not to convert

Not if the device plays FLAC. Most Android players and modern iOS builds do.

About these formats

Audio

What is a FLAC file?

FLAC compresses audio losslessly, typically to 50-60% of the original WAV size while decoding back to a bit-identical waveform. It is the standard choice for archiving music collections, and it supports rich metadata and embedded artwork that WAV handles poorly.

Read the format guide

Common questions

Does converting FLAC to M4A lose anything?

Yes. Original audio (lossless) cannot be carried into M4A and is dropped. The usual reason is fitting a lossless library onto a phone. AAC at 192 kbps holds up better than MP3 at the same bitrate.

Are my files uploaded when I convert FLAC to M4A?

No. The conversion runs in your browser tab, so the file is never transmitted and the page works offline once loaded.

What settings does Filoven use for FLAC to M4A?

AAC at 192 kbps. Tags and cover art are not carried across by the browser encoder.

When should I not convert FLAC to M4A?

Not if the device plays FLAC. Most Android players and modern iOS builds do.