Converting FLAC to ALAC

[EstrlM3]

Is there a program that will do this pretty easily? select flac files -> convert to alac boom done?

any speed bumps i need to look out for? I'm assuming theres no way to lose quality, what will file size difference be?

Thanks.

 

[bryno92]

I use a program called XLD. It's free and simple.

Here's a link for it - XLD

 

[EstrlM3]

Perfect, this is what I had previously just couldn't remember the name.

Thank you!

 

[DaGrandMastah]

I use a program called XLD. It's free and simple.

Here's a link for it - XLD

I'm trying to digitize and backup my CD collection. Can XLD be used to rip FLAC files from a CD?

Also is there any degradation in quality when converting from FLAC to ALAC? My understanding is that there isn't.

And, since we're on the subject, can anyone recommend a good program to burn files FROM Flac/Alac? I'm assuming ALAC can be burned using itunes since it's native mac file but what about FLAC? I currently use Burn to burn but I'm not sure if that will work with flac (haven't tested it out yet).

 

[John Kotches]

I'm trying to digitize and backup my CD collection. Can XLD be used to rip FLAC files from a CD?

Also is there any degradation in quality when converting from FLAC to ALAC? My understanding is that there isn't.

If they are both truly lossless , there can't be a difference in the output to the DAC.

 

[mike457]

I'm trying to digitize and backup my CD collection. Can XLD be used to rip FLAC files from a CD?

And, since we're on the subject, can anyone recommend a good program to burn files FROM Flac/Alac? I'm assuming ALAC can be burned using itunes since it's native mac file but what about FLAC? I currently use Burn to burn but I'm not sure if that will work with flac (haven't tested it out yet).

XLD will meet both of these needs, painlessly. For the former, you just choose what output format you want; for the latter, it depends on whether you simply want to burn the files or convert them to proper wav format for a cd.

 

[chiefpavvy]

XLD is awesome, does it all. Yes it will rip your CDs in to FLAC or a bazillion other formats. Can't believe it is free!

 

[Fuchal]

Max will work great as well.

 

[ooans]

XLD is pretty good, but...

...It will only convert 24bit FLAC into 16bit ALAC

At least so it is with me.

But seeing that it's free, and if you're only converting CD quality, then it will do fine. Especially when they add a drag&drop support

EDIT:

Amadeus Pro supports 24bit ALAC exporting, but it costs 60 dollars...

A curious note I made, when I play 96kHz/24bit ALACs with VLC it outputs just white noise...

 

[Sixth Street]

XLD is pretty good, but...

...It will only convert 24bit FLAC into 16bit ALAC

Incorrect. Check your settings.

Preferences - General

Set output format to Apple Lossless, select the option button to the right and make sure sample rate and bit depth are set to "Same as original"

 

[ooans]

Incorrect. Check your settings.

Preferences - General

Set output format to Apple Lossless, select the option button to the right and make sure sample rate and bit depth are set to "Same as original"

I have. I have also manually chosen 24bit, but it still would only output 16bit ALAC files. Sounds like a bug.

EDIT: After updating the software and trying again I no longer had this problem.

 

[GoldenSausage]

its not offered for windows? it seems like this .dmg file is a mac osx file

 

[simonk83]

its not offered for windows? it seems like this .dmg file is a mac osx file

What forum are you on? d

 

[Supermunki]

Another great program is Audialhub, though finding a copy could be tricky. It's free now, just visit the Developer's site to get the last patch and Mountain Lion fixes.