Bulk ALAC to M4R Converter Online — Free HD Quality
Drag and drop your multiple ALAC files into this 100% free online ALAC to M4R converter (.alac to .m4r), and click the Convert button to bulk convert them to M4R format in HD quality. Use the quality slider to fine-tune your M4R output, then download your converted files one by one or as a single ZIP — no signup and no downloads needed, and your original ALAC files are removed from our servers right after. Also see:CAF to WAV converter.
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Choose FilesALAC vs M4R — File Format Comparison
See how ALAC and M4R compare across file extension, MIME type, compression, and feature support. Related:Convert ALAC to MP2 free.
| Feature | ALAC | M4R |
|---|---|---|
| File Extension | .alac | .m4r |
| MIME Type | audio/mp4 | audio/mp4 |
| Compression Type | Lossless | Lossy |
| Metadata Support | Yes | Yes |
What Is ALAC Format?
Apple Lossless Audio Codec — Apple's open-source lossless compression stored in an MP4 container, offering bit-perfect quality with 40–60% smaller files than AIFF; the native lossless format for Apple Music and iTunes.
- Compression: Lossless
- Tags & Metadata: Supported
What Is M4R Format?
iPhone Ringtone — AAC audio in an MP4 container under 40 seconds, the format iTunes and iPhone use for custom ringtones; identical to M4A in encoding but recognised by iOS as a ringtone file.
- Compression: Lossy
- Tags & Metadata: Supported