File extension .ALAC
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Lossless Audio Codec Audio Format | Apple | Audio Files |
The ALAC .ALAC file extension is an audio file format known as Apple Lossless Audio Codec, designed by Apple Inc. to improve the storage efficiency of audio files while not sacrificing audio quality. It uses linear prediction and entropy coding techniques from the academic world and combines them with dedicated music-listening transform filters. With this technology, the ALAC files can store digital music data with less than half the space of an uncompressed CD audio file (which is typically stored in AIFF or WAV) while still maintaining the same audio quality. ALAC is lossless, meaning that audio is stored without any lost information and with mental encoding no audible artefacts added.
Features
The ALAC file format offers some additional features which make it attractive as an audio format compared to other lossless formats such as FLAC ( .FLAC) or WMA Lossless ( .WMA). These features include: support for up to 8 different channels including surround sound formats such as 5.1, 7.1 and 8.1; sample frequencies of up to 192 KHz; variable bit rates (32 Kbps to 310 Mbps); tagging and indexing capabilities; native iTunes integration; support for still images; and integration with cloud storage platforms. Additionally, it has a unique 'Gapless playback' feature where tracks seamlessly transition without interruption.
Similar File Extensions
ALAC file types are one of many lossless audio formats used, alongside other popular formats such as:
- FLAC
- WMA
- AIFF
- M4A
- DSD
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ALAC) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ALAC extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ALAC file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ALAC extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ALAC extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ALAC file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ALAC file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ALAC file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ALAC file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ALAC file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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