Convert AIFF to WAV
Free, fast and secure — convert AIFF to WAV right in your browser.
AIFF
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Convert AIFF to WAV for wider compatibility
Converting AIFF to WAV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AIFF will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert AIFF to WAV
- 1 Drop your AIFF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WAV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WAV file instantly.
AIFF vs WAV
| Feature | AIFF | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | audio/aiff | audio/wav |
| Best for | Recording and editing on Mac — converted to MP3 or M4A to share. | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. |
About the formats
AIFF
AIFF audio
AIFF is Apple’s uncompressed, lossless audio format — the Mac counterpart to WAV. It stores studio-grade sound with no quality loss, in large files.
Strengths
- Lossless, studio quality
- Native to macOS
- Ideal for editing
Limitations
- Very large files
- Impractical for streaming
- Overkill for casual listening
Best for: Recording and editing on Mac — converted to MP3 or M4A to share.
WAV
WAV audio
WAV stores uncompressed, studio-grade audio with zero quality loss. It is the standard for recording and editing, at the cost of much larger files.
Strengths
- Lossless, studio quality
- Ideal for editing and mastering
- Universally supported on desktops
Limitations
- Very large files
- Impractical for streaming
- No built-in metadata richness
Best for: Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your AIFF file above and it is converted to WAV automatically. When it is ready, download your new WAV audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting AIFF to WAV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AIFF will not play nicely everywhere.
WAV is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.