The word ‘lossless’ sounds like it describes audio with no compression used. But lossless audio compression is a thing. Here’s a quick primer. Lossless audio formats use compression algorithms to ...

For the casual music listener, certain audiophile terms have a connotation that might not accurately reflect their true meaning. You hear the term "lossless" and immediately think of a high-fidelity ...

But what is lossless music, anyway? Is it better than what you’re currently listening to? And can you even tell the difference with your current ears and equipment? Digitally downloaded or streaming ...

If you've spent any time browsing on Apple Music or Tidal, you've likely come across the "Dolby Atmos" or "Lossless" tags next to certain albums and tracks. Though both of these features are marketed ...

Understanding the world of digital audio formats can be a bit confusing, with an array of different file types and codecs in use. Among these, lossless audio holds a special place, promising ...

Apple Lossless Audio Codec is as you might have guessed, Apple’s lossless compression format. ALAC is another popular lossless option, but isn’t quite as efficient as FLAC when it comes to compression ...

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Apple made headlines in mid-2021 when it announced its Apple Music service would offer lossless audio in June of that year. The audio upgrade would be available to users at no extra cost, but some ...

"The file I'm attaching is too large, please make it smaller." When you receive a request like this at work, is it enough ...

I believe both ALAC and FLAC are ruling the internets right now, but are these the best we can do (compression-wise)? Will Apple eliminate FLAC's footprint eventually with their monolithic iTunes? I'm ...

I voted for FLAC, just because it's truly free, and I like Xiph's attitude. Since we're talking about lossless compression, you can't discuss quality - what goes in before compression is identical to ...