lossless file choices? flac files?

What lossless file formats will iTunes be able to play?

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 10:10 AM

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Jimzgoldfinch

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Posted on Nov 10, 2019 11:11 AM

Hi,

Flac is not compatible with iTunes. Apple Lossless (ALAC) is compatible.

Jim

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Jimzgoldfinch

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Nov 10, 2019 11:11 AM in response to lerskine

Hi,

Flac is not compatible with iTunes. Apple Lossless (ALAC) is compatible.

Jim

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