FLAC file import to Music App on macOS

Why, if you try to import FLAC files to the Music App, does it fail? More to the point, why doesn't it have the common courtesy to tell you it's not going to work -- instead of letting you try a few times thinking maybe it was a hiccup, or you hit the wrong button in the file select dialog?


Posted on Nov 24, 2025 6:47 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2025 6:51 PM

It fails because the Music app does not support FLAC and never has. Apple uses its own lossless codec ALAC. If you think a message would be useful then suggest it to Apple. Click on this link for Apple products feedback links --> Product Feedback - Apple

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FLAC file import to Music App on macOS

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