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Convert ALAC to M4R

Turn any ALAC into a real iPhone ringtone. M4R files are AAC audio, cut to the 30-second limit iOS accepts.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5
    Quality
    Advanced options

    How to convert ALAC to M4R

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more ALAC files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that M4R is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your M4R downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    ALAC vs M4R

    M4R uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than ALAC. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.

    ALACM4R
    Full nameApple Lossless Audio CodeciPhone Ringtone (AAC)
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLosslessLossy
    Developed byAppleApple
    Introduced20042007
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✕ No
    Plays on Windows◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About ALAC and M4R

    ALAC: ALAC is Apple's lossless format. It compresses audio to roughly half the size of WAV with zero quality loss and plays natively in Apple Music, iTunes and on every iPhone. It is saved with the .m4a extension.

    M4R: M4R is the iPhone ringtone format. It is an AAC audio file (the same as M4A) with a different extension, and iOS only accepts ringtones up to 30–40 seconds long.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert ALAC to M4R on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your ALAC, make sure M4R is selected and tap Convert. The M4R file is saved to your Downloads.
    How long can an iPhone ringtone be?
    Keep it to 30 seconds. If your file is longer, set a start time under Advanced → Trim and the next 30 seconds are used. For a visual editor, try the iPhone Ringtone Maker.
    Will converting ALAC to M4R reduce quality?
    M4R uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than ALAC. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.
    Is this ALAC to M4R converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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    Convert ALAC to other formats

    ALAC to MP3ALAC to M4AALAC to AACALAC to WAVALAC to FLACALAC to OGGALAC to OPUSALAC to WEBAALAC to WMAALAC to AIFFALAC to AC3ALAC to CAF

    Convert other formats to M4R

    MP3 to M4RM4A to M4RAAC to M4RWAV to M4RFLAC to M4ROGG to M4ROPUS to M4RWEBA to M4RWMA to M4RAIFF to M4RAC3 to M4RCAF to M4RAMR to M4R3GA to M4RAPE to M4RMP4 to M4RMOV to M4RMKV to M4RWEBM to M4RAVI to M4RFLV to M4RWMV to M4R3GP to M4RM4V to M4RMPG to M4RTS to M4RGIF to M4RMTS to M4RVOB to M4RHEVC to M4RRMVB to M4R

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