Convert AIFF Files on Mac
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is an audio format using the .aiff and .aif extensions. Consul converts AIFF files to 11 other formats, and 25 formats to AIFF. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is AIFF?
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is Apple's uncompressed audio format, introduced in 1988 and based on Electronic Arts' IFF container. Like WAV it stores raw PCM samples at full fidelity, and it is a common master and interchange format in macOS audio software such as Logic and GarageBand.
AIFF files are stored uncompressed. Nothing is lost to encoding, though they can take more disk space than compressed formats. Files can carry ID3 / IFF chunks.
AIFF was developed by Apple.
Opening AIFF files on a Mac
Quick Look previews AIFF files. Select one in Finder and press Space.
Opens in the Music app by default; QuickTime Player and Quick Look play it too. afconvert can convert AIFF from Terminal, e.g. to AAC or Apple Lossless.
Consul supports 36 conversions for AIFF
Consul is the easiest way to convert AIFF files on your Mac, or to turn other files into AIFF. Rename file.aiff to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.