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.
Supported files use a 32-bit floating-point processing path, with gapless playback and ReplayGain from compatible tags. Check the active effects and actual output rate; USB rate matching depends on the device and connection. 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.