Pick your download format
A digital release can come in more than one audio format. Pick the one that fits your player.
The formats
| Format | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Lossy | Phones, cars and every player |
| AAC | Lossy | Apple devices |
| OGG | Lossy | Open-source players |
| FLAC | Lossless | Archives and hi-fi systems |
| ALAC | Lossless | Apple Music and iTunes |
| WAV and AIFF | Lossless | Editing and mastering |
Where the formats appear
- On a release page. Under a digital product, the line Download formats shows one badge for each format, with its bitrate. A green badge marks a lossless format. A grey badge marks a lossy format.
- On your order. After the order ships, open it from your account and press Download. The menu lists every format with its file size. Pick one.
- A product with one file shows one download link and no menu.
Another format of an album you own
Every format the store lists for your product is in the Download menu of the shipped order, at no charge. Email [email protected] when the menu lacks a format you want.
More download tips are on the store download help page.