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X Lossless Decoder

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What X Lossless Decoder is

X Lossless Decoder (XLD) is a free macOS tool for decoding, converting and playing lossless audio, as well as ripping audio CDs. It can save CD tracks in selected formats or create CD images with cue sheets. For existing audio, it reads formats including FLAC, Monkey’s Audio, WavPack, TTA, Apple Lossless, TAK, Shorten, AIFF and WAV, and can convert to formats such as WAVE, Raw PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, MP3, FLAC and Opus. Batch conversion, quality controls and metadata editing are listed. XLD can split supported files using external cue sheets and also handles embedded or internal cue sheets. Its download archive includes a command-line version with options for cue-sheet splitting, output format and track selection. The maker says it runs natively on Intel, PowerPC and Apple Silicon Macs, and works on Mac OS X 10.4 and later. Optional plugins add formats and utilities, including a log checker that can check ripping-log signatures for tampering.

Who it suits

XLD suits Mac users who need to convert or play lossless audio, rip CDs, or split tracks with cue sheets. Its command-line version and optional plugins may also suit users who want those additional controls or utilities.

What it does well

  • Free plan for macOS.
  • Supports batch conversion and quality controls.
  • Splits audio using external or embedded cue sheets.
  • Rips CDs and can create cue-sheet images.
  • Metadata editing and optional log checking.

What to know first

  • Listed for macOS only.
  • No free trial.
  • No cloud conversion.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
X Lossless DecoderDownloadable Mac audio decoder, converter, player, and CD ripperFree

As tmkk.undo.jp lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the XLD website
  2. Download the archive for macOS
  3. Install it on a Mac running Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  4. Choose the application or included command-line version
  5. Load audio files, cue sheets, or an audio CD
  6. Select an output format and convert or rip

Verdict

XLD brings audio conversion, playback, CD ripping and cue-sheet splitting into a free Mac application. Check its supported formats and optional plugins against your workflow before choosing it.

Questions

How much does X Lossless Decoder cost?

The listed X Lossless Decoder plan costs 0.00 USD and is free.

Which platforms support XLD?

XLD is listed for macOS and runs natively on Intel, PowerPC, and Apple Silicon Macs. The page says it works on Mac OS X 10.4 and later.

Can XLD rip audio CDs?

Yes. It can rip CDs to selected formats and create CD images with cue sheets.

Does XLD support cue sheets?

Yes. Supported audio can be split with external cue sheets, and embedded or internal cue sheets are supported too.

What metadata services does XLD use?

Documented integrations include MusicBrainz, Discogs, and CDDB servers. Cover-art lookup is also described through Amazon Web Services and the Cover Art Archive.

Is there a command-line version?

The download archive includes a command-line version with options for cue-sheet splitting, output format, and track selection.

Facts from X Lossless Decoder's own pages

Architecture
The maker says XLD runs natively on Intel, PowerPC, and Apple Silicon Macs. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
CD ripping
XLD can rip audio CDs to selected formats and create CD images with cue sheets. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Command line
The download archive includes a command-line version with options for cue-sheet splitting, output format, and track selection. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Cover art
The page documents cover-art lookup using Amazon Web Services and support for the Cover Art Archive. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Cue sheets
Supported formats can be split using external cue sheets, and XLD also supports embedded or internal cue sheets. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Input formats
The listed input formats include FLAC, Monkey’s Audio, WavPack, TTA, Apple Lossless, TAK, Shorten v3, AIFF, and WAV. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Integrity checking
An optional log-checker plugin can add a signature to ripping logs, which XLD can check for tampering. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Metadata integrations
The version history documents metadata access through MusicBrainz and Discogs, and CDDB server support. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Optional plugins
Additional plugins are available for formats and utilities, including FDK AAC, log checking, SPC, and PSF/PSF2 support. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Output formats
The listed output formats include WAVE, AIFF, Raw PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, HE-AAC, Wave64, WavPack, and Opus. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
XLD decodes, converts, and plays lossless audio files, and can split them into tracks using cue sheets. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Security information
The maker page does not state a security certification or compliance standard. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
Support
The page provides the contact email [email protected] and invites users to donate through PayPal. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026
System requirement
The page says XLD works on Mac OS X 10.4 and later. · tmkk.undo.jp, 5 Oct 2026

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