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When comparing FLAC and ALAC, it’s essential to consider the use case, as both have their advantages and disadvantages.

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is widely supported across various platforms and devices. It offers high-quality audio while conserving space by reducing file sizes by about 50-60% compared to uncompressed audio formats. The transparency is excellent, and it doesn’t affect the sound quality, as it is a lossless codec. Many people prefer FLAC due to its balance between efficiency and compatibility.

ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec), on the other hand, is an Apple proprietary codec. While it is also a lossless audio format, it is less widely supported than FLAC, especially in non-Apple ecosystems. However, it excels in specific use cases where the audio will remain within the Apple environment. The primary advantage of ALAC over FL