Citrus Get Citrus Convert MP3 to ALAC on Mac, offline
Need to turn a .mp3 file into ALAC? Citrus converts MP3 to ALAC right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.
What to expect
MP3 is already lossy, so converting to ALAC will not bring back quality. Use it for compatibility or editing, expect a bigger file. Citrus can read MP3 files but cannot save MP3. It saves WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, M4A, AAC and CAF. Choose the sample rate (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz and more) and bit depth (16 or 24) in Citrus. ALAC plays in Apple Music, iPhone and iTunes without extra apps. How to convert MP3 to ALAC
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon). Drop your .mp3 file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel. Choose ALAC as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution. Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed. About the formats
MP3: MP3 is the classic lossy audio format that plays everywhere.
ALAC: ALAC (Apple Lossless) is lossless compressed audio that plays in Apple Music, iPhone and iTunes.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere? No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many MP3 files at once? Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to ALAC in one go. Originals are never changed.
Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert MP3 to ALAC? No. It works fully offline after you download it.
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