What is AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format)?
AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, the Mac counterpart of WAV used by GarageBand and Logic.
AIFF and WAV hold the same uncompressed audio; only the container differs. Convert AIFF to WAV for Windows tools or to MP3 and AAC for sharing.
File extensions: .aiff, .aifMIME types: audio/aiff, audio/x-aiff
Advantages
- Lossless and uncompressed
- Stores tags and cover art
- Standard in Mac audio software
Disadvantages
- Very large files
- Rarely used outside the Apple world
- Not suitable for sharing online
Typical uses
- Music production on the Mac
- CD ripping in iTunes
- Sample libraries
Compatibility
Opens on macOS and iOS and in all professional audio software; browser support is limited outside Safari.
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Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with local code. Your files never leave your device, and there is no upload.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no limit on our side, but your browser memory is. Images work for very large files; for videos, files above a few hundred megabytes can fail on devices with little memory.
Will the quality suffer?
That depends on the target format and settings. Use the quality option to balance size and detail; lossless targets keep everything the source contained.
Which browsers are supported?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Fast hardware paths are used where available, with a compatible fallback otherwise.