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X Lossless Decoder (XLD) is a tool for Mac OS X that is able to decode/convert/play various 'lossless' audio files. The supported audio files can be split into some tracks with cue sheet when decoding.

XLD supports the following formats:

(Ogg) FLAC (.flac/.ogg)
Monkey's Audio (.ape)
Wavpack (.wv)
TTA (.tta)
Apple Lossless (.m4a) [10.4 and later]
TAK (.tak) [Requires Wine]
Shorten (.shn) [SHN v3 only]
AIFF, WAV, etc

Other formats supported by Libsndfile are also decodable. XLD uses not decoder frontend but library to decode, so no

What's New

Version 20120120:

Added "Get metadata form URL" feature
Window titlebar has a proxy icon
Fixed a pregap detection issue on Hitachi LG drives
Fixed a MusicBrainz lookup problem when the release is associated with multiple DiscIDs
Faster replaygain analysis on intel processors

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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X Lossless Decoder User Discussion (Write a Review)

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Lolita commented on 02 Feb 2012

Is there any loss of information when using XLD to convert FLAC to Apple Lossless?

I'm weighing whether to use an app like Fluke to play FLAC files directly in iTunes, but that would only be of value to me if converting FLACs to Apple Lossless with XLD changes or reduces the amount of sonic info in the original FLAC file. I guess another way to ask this is: Does XLD convert FLAC files to Apple Lossless in a BIT-PERFECT manner? Or is that an impossibility when converting any kind of audio file to another type (and thus a stupid question)?

[Version 20120120]

MrJasper reviewed on 21 Jan 2012

This is pretty much an essential utility for converting FLAC to iTunes-friendly formats, splitting MP3/CUE files, and more.

The app is free but you can donate through Paypal via the developer's website.

[Version 20120120]

+682

Robotank commented on 28 Dec 2011

I'm not aware of anything better or even comparable to XLD for working with lossless audio on OS X (it can do plenty with lossy compression formats as well). XLD is great for doing so-called "perfect FLAC" rips, and can handle my additional transcoding needs as well (primarily converting FLAC to ALAC and, occasionally, to AAC). XLD strikes a good balance between providing a full set of advanced options and being straightforward enough for inexperienced users. Many thanks to the dev for all of his work on this excellent open-source app.

[Version 20111214]

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Mikael B reviewed on 05 Dec 2011

The Max 0.9.1 info states it can split one flac album file into tracks with the help of a cue file. It's totally unclear to me how that is supposed to be set up.
XLD as contrast made it a matter of setting up preferred format, opening the cue file and clicking on "Transcode". Very nice!

[Version 20111113]

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hwangwd replied on 05 Dec 2011

Sure, XLD is more convenience than The Max. I like it except the interface. I think the popup tag editor should be a part of the main window at the right side like the Max's.
Hope the improvement in the coming version.

smallpoxxx commented on 28 Nov 2011

Sorry, did put this wrong (Reviews), but
i still need an answer....

must do something totally wrong ?
Ok, Mac is quite new to me, but has this problem - unpacked and copied XLD.app to Applications.... The only thing i`m able to perform, is dragging a file to the XLD-icon, and the file is put to Flac in a desired folder !
I do see no pane for diff. choices, no windows, no nothing else than this icon to drop a file upon ????
Tried to uninstall/install once again, same result - any hints ?
Tried to unzip with an other unzip-app, nothing has helped so far ?

[Version 20111113]

2 Replies

+26

Magentis replied on 11 Dec 2011

XLD won't open any windows by default so it can be a little confusing. To change your preferences, open XLD and look to the top of your screen (the menu bar). There, click "XLD" and then "Preferences". There you can choose your format, folders, etc.

smallpoxxx replied on 12 Dec 2011

thanks Magentis, found it, and appreciate your help.

-3

timind reviewed on 27 Nov 2011

Just downloaded XLD. Unfortunately my headphone/digital out seems to have been disabled at the same time. I don't believe I disabled it but who knows? It was working yesterday. I uninstalled xld and rebooted several times but still no digital out available in audio midi. Any suggestions?
Hard to rate the product as I can't use it.

[Version 20111113]

2 Replies

-3

timind replied on 27 Nov 2011

Oops, the toslink cable had pulled out.

InspiredLight replied on 22 Jan 2012

So if you've figure out there was no issue with the software, why are you still rating it 2.5 ? Or is that your updated rating since figuring our you'd made a mistake with your hardware set up?

Personally, I don't find it helpful when you use the review system to voice your issues with your computer, especially when you've stated you don't know if the software caused the issue you were having. I think it goes without saying, but generally the idea with software review systems is that they are best used for software reviews.

+20

Vagabundo reviewed on 13 Nov 2011

This is a fantastic piece of software. And I am so grateful the developer is still supporting my PowerMac G5 running Leopard. Thank you!

[Version 20111113]

+58

xXAkumuXx reviewed on 13 Nov 2011

Thanks for the continued development... and for keeping this free! Easiest way for me to create perfect FLAC archives of all my albums.

[Version 20111113]

+23

Stephen_Fry reviewed on 13 Nov 2011

The gui is a bit lame to say the least but it gets it job done well. I know this is free but a nicer gui would be great.

[Version 20111113]

2 Replies

+47

Arvidtp replied on 13 Nov 2011

curious how you would make it better? I like that there is practically no GUI.

+20

Vagabundo replied on 13 Nov 2011

I think the GUI is fantastic as it is - the simpler the better. By the way, it is free, but I'm sure the developer would welcome a donation.

acerbius reviewed on 02 Nov 2011

Amazing app for batch encoding files. I use this to convert my WAV files from DJing into MP3s for personal listening. It went through a good 100trk collection in a handful of minutes. The thing I'd change would be an easy "add folder", though you can just drag and drop, that requires selecting lots of files rather than just pointing to a directory full of folders & files.

[Version 20111015]

ReelDeal had trouble on 29 Dec 2011

I just downloaded this software. This is the first time I've needed to rips CDs to flac since switching from PC to Mac. The problem I'm having is that no information comes up for the CD I'm attempting to rip. (It is Trace Adkins' Greatest Hits, so nothing obscure.) It just says "Audio CD". In my zeal to avoid using ITunes, I must have disabled some setting that gives information. Can anyone help my out? ... Thanks!

[Version 20111214]

smallpoxxx had trouble on 28 Nov 2011

Sorry, did put this wrong twice (Reviews and comments), but
i still need an answer....

must do something totally wrong ?
Ok, Mac is quite new to me, but has this problem - unpacked and copied XLD.app to Applications.... The only thing i`m able to perform, is dragging a file to the XLD-icon, and the file is put to Flac in a desired folder !
I do see no pane for diff. choices, no windows, no nothing else than this icon to drop a file upon ????
Tried to uninstall/install once again, same result - any hints ?
Tried to unzip with an other unzip-app, nothing has helped so far ?
[Version 20111113]

[Version 20111113]

sewolawen73 had trouble on 26 Sep 2011

Just upgraded to this latest version 2011-09-24 and for some reason it keeps stalling and freezing. I'm using Mac 10.4 and it's never given me problems before when upgrading. Anyone else have this problem right now?

[Version 20110924]

GuerillaTech had trouble on 01 Sep 2011

Love this program, but i've been having problems with it recently.
I've converted a file from FLAC to AIFF but it won't add the album artwork to its icon, its only visible in iTunes.

I'm currently on 10.7.1 if that helps. I deleted all the files related to XLD in case its just a corrupt preference or something, but i deleted the app itself too!

Does anyone know of a mirror to download this app since google can't find it right now?

[Version 20110821]

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GuerillaTech replied on 01 Sep 2011

can download it again, but my previous problem still exists.
...either a problem with Lion or XLD.

Lazyjunk had trouble on 06 Aug 2011

I'm trying to use a CUE sheet and split a single MP3 into multiple files, losslessly... is this possible? It looks like the program re-converts all of the files on the fly instead of doing a lossless split.

[Version 20110703]

1 Reply

Zyx211 replied on 02 Oct 2011

I'm trying to achieve the same, but as you mention the program seems to re-encoding the files causing lower quality output files. I was using MP3 Splitter until recently, but unfortunately this program is no longer supported and does not work on Mac OS X Lion anymore. I'm still looking for a program that can split an MP3 file with a cue without re-encoding.

J_R had trouble on 03 May 2011

When converting FLAC to ALAC, XLD is taking the 24 bit/96 kHz FLAC files and converting them to 32 bit/30464 Hz.

In the Preferences, I changed the option of the Output Format to "Same as original", and then tried to set it at 96000 Hz, but it still converts them to 30464 Hz.

What am I doing wrong?

[Version 20110502]

-8

Tiger15 had trouble on 28 Feb 2011

I am so sorry for the previous review, I should have post a troubleshooting like this one.

However I still have this problem, can't convert m4a to mp3, nothing happen after I set everything up.

Cue to m4a and cue to mp3 are perfect.

[Version 20110226]

+24

Dorkypants had trouble on 11 Feb 2011

The download link still downloads the 20101212 version. In addition, the developer's site says the latest version is 20101212. What makes MacUpdate think there's a 20110212 version available?

[Version 20110212]

+25

Mruben had trouble on 07 Nov 2010

Fantastic program in all respects.

One question, though - the "check for updates" and auto-update feature seems to be broken in the last couple of releases. Anyone else seeing this?

[Version 20101107]

2 Replies

+71

cottinghamk replied on 07 Nov 2010

Certain things break it (he lists the old ClickToFlash plugin, for example). I _thought_ that was fixed, though.

+25

Mruben replied on 20 Nov 2010

Nope, still not fixed. I use Click2Flash, but the Safari extension, not the old plugin.

Inquiringminds had trouble on 01 Nov 2010

I don't know whats going on but the latest GUI version (20101031) does not launch on Mac OS X 10.5.8 PPC. Neither did the version before it for that matter. Permissions repaired, etc. No love.

[Version 20101031]

Badgerone rated on 21 Jan 2012

[Version 20120120]

-24

Macbond rated on 21 Jan 2012

[Version 20120120]

+17

Priosantos-Jan rated on 20 Jan 2012

[Version 20120120]

Classic rated on 12 Jan 2012

[Version 20111214]

Fishysan rated on 11 Jan 2012

[Version 20111214]

+41

Thresher-The-Shark rated on 30 Dec 2011

[Version 20111214]

Janus Madsen rated on 26 Dec 2011

[Version 20111214]

-287

Monkeyjunkey rated on 24 Dec 2011

[Version 20111214]

-24

Macbond rated on 14 Dec 2011

[Version 20111214]

+38

Werty rated on 13 Dec 2011

[Version 20111211]

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Type:Multimedia & Design : Audio

License:Free

Date:20 Jan 2012

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price:Free

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(Ogg) FLAC (.flac/.ogg)
Monkey's Audio (.ape)
Wavpack (.wv)
TTA (.tta)
Apple Lossless (.m4a) [10.4 and later]
TAK (.tak) [Requires Wine]
Shorten (.shn) [SHN v3 only]
AIFF, WAV, etc

Other formats supported by Libsndfile are also decodable. XLD uses not decoder frontend but library to decode, so no intermediate files are generated. All of the supported formats can be directly split with the cue sheet. XLD also supports so-called 'embedded' or 'internal' cue sheet.

Currently you can choose output format from WAVE,AIFF and Raw PCM. In addition, you can choose Ogg Vorbis (aoTuV), MPEG-4 AAC (QuickTime/CoreAudio), MP3 (LAME), Apple Lossless and FLAC in the GUI version.

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