What the system does with it
Apple devices decode ALAC natively. On Android support depends on the phone.
How MP95 plays it
| iPhone & iPad | Apple’s own decoder |
|---|---|
| Android | Plays in MP95 on any Android 7.0+ phone, including ALAC inside CAF through FFmpeg |
| Mac | FFmpeg |
Moving from an iPhone to Android with an ALAC library? MP95 plays it as is, with the tags and covers, no conversion.
Whatever the format, the file goes through the same 32-bit float path: bit-perfect when nothing is switched on, the output at the file’s rate on a USB DAC, gapless joins and ReplayGain from its tags. The Hi-Fi path.
Getting ALAC (Apple Lossless) files onto a device
On iPhone and iPad: add a folder in Files, share the file to MP95, or drop it in over a cable. On Android: put it in your Music folder or anywhere you add with Add music folder. On Mac: point MP95 at the folder, or Open With from Finder. iPhone guide · Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play ALAC (Apple Lossless) on iPhone?
Yes, in MP95: apple’s own decoder.
Can I play ALAC (Apple Lossless) on Android?
Yes, in MP95: plays in MP95 on any Android 7.0+ phone, including ALAC inside CAF through FFmpeg.
Can I play ALAC (Apple Lossless) on a Mac?
Yes, in MP95: fFmpeg. MP95 also opens these files from Finder with Open With.