Convert WAVE to ALAC
| File Extension | WAVE |
| Full Name | WAVe PCM Sound Format |
| File Extension | ALAC |
| Full Name | Apple Lossless Audio Codec Audio Format |
ALAC is an extension of files used in Apple operating systems. ALAC files are used to store audio data and are most often associated with iTunes. Data stored in such files is generated based on the ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) codec. It is a lossless format, which allows you to obtain the same sound that was stored in the original audio data.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "WAVE") to another (referred to as "ALAC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, WAVE file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format WAVE to format ALAC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform WAVE to ALAC file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format WAVE and transforming it into format ALAC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of WAVE to ALAC converters.
Conversion from WAVE to ALAC
WAVE to ALAC
How to convert the WAVE file to ALAC?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of WAVE to ALAC. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the WAVE file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file WAVE, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the WAVE file to the application
- Select the output format of the ALAC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file ALAC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted ALAC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the WAVE format:
Other conversions
to the ALAC format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.