How to convert to Apple Lossless on macOS

Apple Lossless conversion no longer available on new macOS. Is there a way to convert to Apple Lossless any more on your home Apple computer?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 10:24 AM

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ed2345

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Posted on Nov 30, 2025 9:47 AM

.... drop down Apple Music, File, Convert, "Create Apple Lossless Version".

The menu read "convert".

J Bertram,

In Music 1.6.1, MacOS Tahoe 26.1:

Set the format you want by going to Music > Settings , Files tab, Import Settings, Import Using, OK.

Then to convert a file, highlight, File > Convert > Create <<format you put in Import Settings>> Version.

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J Bertram Author

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Nov 30, 2025 5:26 PM in response to Limnos

No,

It is not converting anything.

Once you buy a song from the iTunes Store you are eligible to download that song's lossless version. This is the version you would be streaming if you have an Apple Music subscription and you have your app set for high definition streaming (Lossless audio).

You are downloading a different version. Nothing is being converted.

My original post stated that this was no longer in my File drop down menu under "convert" and I was wondering what Apple was doing here.

How to convert to Apple Lossless on macOS