How to Use FLAC in iTunes - the Free and Easy Way

The Secret: Fluke!

Getting flac files to work in iTunes has been a long standing nightmare. Thanks to some recent software, there's now a solution to use Flac in iTunes like any other file. Import, export, convert, tag, it's all there. You need to read this.

Things You'll Need

• Fluke (Free!)
• iTunes (Free!)
• This guide (Free!)

Instructions

1. 

   Download Fluke. It's the secret to this quick fix. Fluke is at http://cubicfruit.com/fluke/ and it's free. I know I'm going on and on about this thing like I have stock in cubicfruit or something, but it really is the key here. Once you get it, install it and restart iTunes.

2. 

   Ok, this is a crucial trick. Find a .flac file and right click it. Put your mouse over "Open With" and chose "Other." In the prompt the comes up, chose Fluke and MAKE SURE you select the "Always Open With" box! Hit the open button.

3. 

   This is the part where I say something sarcastic about how there is no step three. Through some Quicktime magic, your flac file now works in iTunes. From here you can convert it, move it around, or do whatever you want with it. If you'd rather open it in iTunes as a CD to convert, I have a tutorial for that listed below.

Tips & Warnings

• Because this is really a workaround for iTunes, there's some strange things under the hood. Consult the Fluke website for further information.

Resources

• How to Use Toast to Convert FLAC and Other Files in iTunes
• Get Fluke!
• Get iTunes!