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How to convert AIFF to WAV
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Why convert AIFF to WAV?
AIFF and WAV serve different purposes. Converting between them lets you use whichever format works best for your situation.
What is a AIFF file?
Audio Interchange File Format: AIFF is Apple's version of WAV. It stores uncompressed audio at full quality and is commonly used in music production on macOS. The quality is identical to WAV, just in a different container.
Created by: Apple, first released in 1988
Used for: Music production on Mac, audio mastering, professional studio work
Technical details: Uncompressed PCM audio, similar to WAV. Supports metadata and loop markers. Files are large, comparable to WAV.
Compatibility: Natively supported on macOS and iOS. Most audio editors and players can open AIFF, though WAV is more common on Windows.
What is a WAV file?
Waveform Audio File Format: WAV stores audio without any compression. What you hear is exactly what was recorded, with no quality loss. The trade-off is large file sizes, a 3-minute song takes about 30 MB.
Created by: Microsoft and IBM, first released in 1991
Used for: Music production, audio editing, CD-quality masters, sound effects
Technical details: Uncompressed PCM audio. Supports various sample rates and bit depths. A standard CD-quality WAV uses 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo.
Compatibility: Plays on virtually every device and audio application.
AIFF vs WAV
| Feature | AIFF | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Audio Interchange File Format | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Best for | Music production on Mac, audio mastering, professional studio work | Music production, audio editing, CD-quality masters, sound effects |
| Compatibility | Natively supported on macOS and iOS. Most audio editors and players can open AIFF, though WAV is more common on Windows. | Plays on virtually every device and audio application. |
| Pros | Perfect quality, good metadata support, native Mac format | Perfect audio quality, no compression artifacts, widely compatible |
| Cons | Very large file sizes, less common than WAV outside the Apple ecosystem | Very large file sizes, not practical for streaming or portable listening |