The most popular lossless format. It’s compressed (like a ZIP file) but retains . ALAC

Apple’s version of FLAC. Best if you use or iTunes for your library. WAV

: The best for supporting independent artists. When you buy an album, you can download it in FLAC , ALAC , WAV , or AIFF .

Apple's uncompressed equivalent to WAV. It supports better metadata (album art, artist info) than standard WAV. ✅ Why Buy Lossless?

: Offers one of the largest catalogs of Hi-Res Audio (24-bit). You don't need a subscription to buy individual albums or tracks.

When you buy lossless music, you’ll usually choose between these common file types: Description

: Streaming services can remove albums at any time. When you buy a lossless file, you own it forever and can back it up to a NAS or external drive.