What is an alac file and how do I open an alac file?
The ALAC file extension is a data format associated to Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC). ALAC files were developed by Apple. These files use M4A format because ALAC is a codec used for encoding audio data and not an audio file container format like an MPEG-4 file. These are audio files used for storing digital music in lossless format without losing any sound quality from the original audio data. They were first introduced to Mac OS X Core Audio framework in 2004 and were packaged in iTunes 4.5. They are also known as Apple Lossless or Apple Lossless Encoder .They are larger in size so they require more storage space compared to lossy format. They are also regarded as rivals of FLAC and Shorten, and showing strength, ALAC format is now being used by all iDevices. Files in M4A format can be opened with Apple iTunes and Sony SpectraLayers Pro in Mac Os and Microsoft Windows-based systems.
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