Convert WAV to AIFF
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Convert WAV to AIFF for wider compatibility
Converting WAV to AIFF gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when WAV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert WAV to AIFF
- 1 Drop your WAV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to AIFF automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new AIFF file instantly.
WAV vs AIFF
| Feature | WAV | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | audio/wav | audio/aiff |
| Best for | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. | Recording and editing on Mac — converted to MP3 or M4A to share. |
About the formats
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your WAV file above and it is converted to AIFF automatically. When it is ready, download your new AIFF audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting WAV to AIFF gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when WAV will not play nicely everywhere.
AIFF 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.