Flac files to iTunes

A friend recently sent me a DVD with some audio files in Flac format.
iTunes won't import these files so I downloaded a programme called Switch.
Switch won't convert the Flac files to apple lossless files. What is the best alternative that won't lead to a massive loss of sound quality?
17" Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I know a few people who have used this to convert flac files
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/
Maybe it will work better for you then Switch did.
Macbook Mac OS X (10.4.7) iPod Video 5th Gen (30Gb), iPod w/Color Display

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Firstly, playing Flac in iTunes is an altogether different animal than playing them on your iOS device and is something you never asked about. For that you'll need to Google "Fluke FLAC" if you're still running Lion or older. If you're running a newer Mac OS I haven't yet heard of a solution for playing FLAC in iTunes and you'll have to resort to a third party app like Vox.
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As for Flac Player specifically the high price coupled with some reported problems I heard when looking into it had me steering clear so I can't offer first hand reports on THAT program.
Since it sounds like you've been longing to play FLAC on your iPod touch for quite some time I was simply offering a bevvy of options to do just that I know of, including some free ones.
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Hi there,
the title say it all. How can I import Flac files into Itunes?
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Hello CESNET the best bet is to try http://blowintopieces.com/fluke/ I myself don't use Flac files but to any audiophile it's important to hear sound at it's best. Also WAV or AIFF & ALAC you will need to use http://tmkk.hp.infoseek.co.jp/xld/index_e.html to convert into ALAC.
P.S. their is also a simple FLAC player but can't remember it one more thing converting FLAC to WAV will not give you full TAGs. Best bet is to try just one file you've copied ether straight into iTunes or convert & see what's best for you.

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In this case the shoe is firmly on the other foot, the Mac has an embarrassment of riches in terms of free tools to convert to/from FLAC and Apple Lossless, these include XLD, xAct, Max, and more.
On the Windows side, I would agree with the recommendation to use WinAmp to convert from FLAC to WAV, and then use iTunes to convert from WAV to Apple Lossless. Unfortunately you are likely to need to re-tag the tracks since WAV effectively does not support meta-tags.
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It would probably be better to use a utility like Max to convert your FLAC files to Apple Lossless, but if you really want to keep your FLAC tracks as they are, you might try Fluke. There are instructions here:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/06/12/how-to-play-flac-files-in-itunes/
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http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/06/12/how-to-play-flac-files-in-itunes/
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Regarding getting FLAC in to iTunes.
A FLAC codec for iTunes for Mac and Windows is available here http://www.xiph.org/quicktime/ that can play OGG and FLAC compressed files. However it does not itself support the standard FLAC file format. This renders it significantly less useful.
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Give this a whirl:
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For a substitute format, Apple Lossless is supported in all Apple software and on all Apple devices, or you can use WAV or AIFF if you wish, though Apple Lossless will have smaller file sizes (than AIFF, at least). MP3, AAC and other "lossy" compressed formats will lose quality.
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