In 2021, Apple Music got a big improvement by adding something called “lossless audio.” This means that when you listen to music, you’re hearing it in its purest form, without any loss of quality. It’s like listening to the music exactly as the artist and producers intended it. This upgrade lets iPhone users listen to music just like it was meant to be, keeping all the little details and special parts.
Compression
Many times when we compress audio lose some data from the original file. These days, a lot of the music we hear is heavily compressed to save mobile data when streaming. But this compression can really lower the quality of the sound.
Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC)
For the best music quality, Apple Music’s Lossless audio is the way to go. It uses a special technology called Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), which compresses audio without losing quality. All of Apple Music’s songs are now encoded in ALAC, offering resolutions from CD quality 16-bit/44.1 kHz to high resolution 24-bit/192 kHz.
Network
For iPhone users, it’s recommended to use Wi-Fi when downloading high-quality music from Apple Music because these files use more data than regular ones. This feature works with Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Beats wireless headphones also provide great sound thanks to the Apple AAC Bluetooth Codec. To reduce delays, iPhone users can pair AirPods Pro with Apple Vision Pro for super-fast response times.
Adjustable Audio
iPhone users can adjust their audio quality settings for cellular data, Wi-Fi, and downloads based on their preferences and network conditions. This means they can choose their preferred audio quality level for each type of connection, making sure you enjoy your music while also being smart about how much data you use. Users can adjust their settings to personalize their music streaming experience according to what they like and what their network can handle.
Here’s how to turn on lossless audio on your iPhone
- Open the “Settings” app, then tap on “Music” .
2. Under “Audio Quality”, tap on “Lossless Audio” to turn it on or off.
3. Now you can pick the quality for streaming and downloading music from Apple Music.
4. Choose a maximum resolution of 24-bit/48 kHz for lossless music.
5. For even better quality (Hi-Res Lossless), pick a maximum resolution of 24-bit/192 kHz.
6. If you’ve already downloaded a song in regular quality, you’ll need to delete it before downloading the lossless version from Apple Music again.
How to listen to lossless music on your Android device
You can hear lossless music on an Android phone if you have the newest Apple Music app. Here’s how to turn lossless on or off.
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Tap the “More” button.
- Tap “Settings”.
- Tap “Audio Quality”.
- Tap “Lossless” to turn it on or off. You can also pick the quality for streaming and downloading:
- For lossless, choose up to 24-bit/48 kHz.
- For even better quality (Hi-Res Lossless), pick up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
How to listen to lossless audio on your Mac
You can enjoy lossless audio on a Mac that has been updated to the newest version of macOS.
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Go to the menu bar and select “Music” > “Preferences”.
- Click on the “Playback” tab.
- Under “Audio Quality”, check or uncheck “Lossless audio” to enable or disable it. You can also adjust the settings for streaming and downloading lossless music.
- Lossless offers a maximum resolution of 24-bit/48 kHz.
- Hi-Res Lossless provides even higher quality, with a maximum resolution of 24-bit/192 kHz.
You can also listen to lossless audio in windows pc same way.
Conclusion
In summary, Apple Music’s introduction of lossless audio in 2021 brings a big improvement, allowing users to hear music in its best quality. By using a special technology called Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), Apple Music preserves the original sound without any loss of quality. For iPhone users, it’s best to download high-quality music using Wi-Fi because these files are larger and use more data. With simple steps, users can adjust audio settings to suit their preferences and network conditions, ensuring they enjoy their music while managing data wisely.
