ALACääniformaatit

ALACääniformaatit refers to the various audio file formats that are compatible with Apple's Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC). ALAC is an audio compression codec developed by Apple. It is a lossless format, meaning that no audio information is lost during the compression process, unlike lossy formats such as MP3 or AAC. This preserves the original audio quality of the recording.

When discussing ALACääniformaatit, it is important to distinguish between the ALAC codec itself and the container formats that can hold ALAC encoded audio. The most common container format associated with ALAC is the MP4 container, often seen with the file extension .m4a. However, ALAC can also be stored within other container formats.

Devices and software that support ALAC playback will recognize audio files encoded with the ALAC codec, regardless of the specific container. This ensures that users can enjoy high-fidelity audio without compromising on storage space compared to uncompressed formats like WAV or AIFF. ALAC is widely supported within the Apple ecosystem, including iTunes, Apple Music, and iOS devices. However, its support has expanded to include various third-party applications and hardware players. The ability to use different container formats for ALAC data provides flexibility in terms of file organization and compatibility across different systems.