ffmpeg flac to alac conversion batch script (windows)

ffmp-flac-alac.bat

:::: ffmpeg script for converting FLAC to ALAC

:: ffmpeg windows binary is required (https://ffmpeg.org)

:: Script creates the folders ['flac' and 'alac'] on first run. 
:: Copy the associated files to the appropriate folder [ie. '.flac' files to 'flac' folder]
:: and run the 
 

IF NOT EXIST alac\NUL mkdir alac
IF NOT EXIST flac\NUL mkdir flac

for %%a in ("flac\*.flac") do ffmpeg -y -i "%%a" -vn -c:a alac "alac\%%~na.m4a"
:: [optional] for flac files with embedded coverart (thanks @ChocolateAdventurouz) - uncomment line below /comment line above if used
:: for %%a in ("flac\*.flac") do ffmpeg -y -i "%%a" -c:v copy -c:a alac "alac\%%~na.m4a"

@echo off
pause

This was a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

I second the previous comment. This script is so nice.

Gotta try. Thanks!

In case you want to have the album art in the alac file, the ffmpeg command should be:

for %%a in ("flac\*.flac") do ffmpeg -y -i "%%a" -c:v copy -c:a alac "alac\%%~na.m4a"

In case you want to have the album art in the alac file, the ffmpeg command should be:

for %%a in ("flac\*.flac") do ffmpeg -y -i "%%a" -c:v copy -c:a alac "alac\%%~na.m4a"

Nice, updated the script for those who might want it