Citrus Get Citrus Convert WAV to ALAC on Mac, offline
Need to turn a .wav file into ALAC? Citrus converts WAV 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
Both WAV and ALAC are lossless, so the audio is identical after conversion. Only the container and file size change. 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 WAV to ALAC
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon). Drop your .wav 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
WAV: WAV is uncompressed audio and the standard for recording and editing. Files are large.
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 WAV 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 WAV to ALAC? No. It works fully offline after you download it.
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