AIFF to WAV converter
To convert AIFF to WAV, drop your AIFF file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the WAV. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| AIFF to WAV | What happens |
|---|---|
| Format | 16-bit PCM WAV |
| Sample rate | Kept |
| Bit depth | 24 and 32-bit AIFF become 16-bit (CD quality) |
| AIFF-C | Uncompressed and floating point read; compressed kinds (IMA4, µ-law) not yet |
| Size | About the same as the AIFF at 16 bits |
How to convert AIFF to WAV
- Add your AIFF. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes WAV straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the WAV.
Why WAV
WAV holds the same uncompressed sound as AIFF, and Windows, most editors and every browser play it; only Safari plays AIFF by itself.
Questions
It sounds the same: both are uncompressed. A 24-bit AIFF is rounded to 16 bits, which is CD quality.
Yes. The AIFF is read by the converter itself, not by the browser.
Yes, where your browser can encode them. They are about a tenth of the size.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.