Convert WAV to AIFF
Convert your WAV audio files to AIFF directly in your browser.
How to convert audio in 3 steps
Choose a WAV audio file.
Click convert to AIFF.
Download your AIFF audio.
Format descriptions
WAV — WAV is a lossless audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It delivers faithful quality but very large files, and is often used in production.
AIFF — AIFF is Apple's lossless audio format, similar to WAV. It delivers lossless quality with large files and is used in professional settings.
Technical comparison: WAV vs AIFF
Technical breakdown of the WAV and AIFF specifications: compression, colour, transparency and animation support.
| Property | WAV | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) | AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) |
| Media type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Uncompressed · Linear PCM | Uncompressed · Linear PCM |
| Color space / bit depth | 16/24/32-bit float | 16/24/32-bit float |
| Transparency | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Animation | No (static) | No (static) |
| Best for | WAV is a lossless audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It delivers faithful quality but very large files, and is often used in production. | AIFF is Apple's lossless audio format, similar to WAV. It delivers lossless quality with large files and is used in professional settings. |
What happens when converting WAV to AIFF?
The WAV data is decoded inside your browser with WebAssembly and re-encoded to the AIFF specification, so no file is ever uploaded to a server. Both formats rely on comparable compression, so file size and perceived quality stay in the same range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is audio conversion?
Audio conversion changes an audio file from one format to another, for example from WAV to AIFF, while keeping the audio content.
Are my audio files uploaded?
No. This tool processes audio files directly in your browser. Your audio files are never sent to a server.
Which audio formats are supported?
This tool converts WAV audio files to AIFF, all in your browser.
Is it really free and unlimited?
Yes, the tool is completely free and you can convert as many audio files as you want, with no limits.
Does it work on mobile too?
Yes, it works on any modern device, including smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Which format will the result be in?
The converted file will always be in AIFF format, ready to download and use.
About the audio converter
Convert WAV to AIFF audio online for free. Everything happens in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server, and you need no downloads or sign-up to get started.
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