AIF is the short name of AIFF, Apple's uncompressed audio format: the same files as .aiff. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost. AIF files can be saved as AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is an AIF file?
AIF – AIFF audio (AIF). AIF is the short name of AIFF, Apple's uncompressed audio format: the same files as .aiff. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How to convert an AIF file
- Click Select File, or drop your .aif files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example AAC.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
AIF at a glance
| AIF | |
|---|---|
| Layout | A stream of sound |
| Editable | In audio editors |
| Created by | Apple, 1988 |
| Best for | Audio editing on a Mac |
Frequently asked questions
What is an AIF file?
AIF is the short name of AIFF, Apple's uncompressed audio format: the same files as .aiff. Converting makes a new file: the sound is decoded and written again, so converting from a lossy format never brings back what was lost.
How do I open an AIF file?
Most media players open AIF files: VLC plays almost every audio format, and the player on your phone or computer handles the common ones. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP3 here.
Is converting AIF files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my AIF files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting audio needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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