Convert AIFF to WAV Online Free
Convert AIFF audio to WAV format. Server-side processing with FFmpeg ensures high-quality audio conversion with optimal encoding settings.
ChangeThisFile converts your Apple AIFF audio to the standard WAV format using FFmpeg on our secure servers. Both are uncompressed formats, but WAV has broader compatibility across Windows, Linux, and professional audio tools. Encrypted transfer with auto-deletion, free and no signup required.
Convert AIFF to WAV
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AIFF vs WAV: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | AIFF | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Codec | PCM (uncompressed) | PCM (uncompressed) |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | None (uncompressed) |
| Quality | Lossless / perfect | Lossless / perfect |
| Typical bitrate | 1,411 kbps (CD quality) | 1,411 kbps (CD quality) |
| Max sample rate | Up to 192 kHz | Up to 192 kHz |
| Channels | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Metadata | ID3/AIFF chunks | RIFF INFO chunks |
| Compatibility | macOS, professional audio | Universal |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Software compatibility
Convert AIFF to WAV for audio editors or players that do not support AIFF natively.
Platform requirements
Some music distribution services or DAWs require WAV format for uploads or project files.
Cross-platform workflows
Use WAV for broader compatibility across different operating systems and audio applications.
Professional audio production
WAV is the standard uncompressed format for DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live.
How to Convert AIFF to WAV
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Upload your AIFF file
Drag and drop your .aiff file onto the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported for free.
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Server-side conversion
Your file is securely uploaded and converted on our servers using FFmpeg, the industry-standard multimedia framework. This typically takes a few seconds.
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Download the result
Once conversion is complete, click Download to save your .wav file. The uploaded file is automatically deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. Convert AIFF to WAV with no cost, no signup, and no watermarks.
No. Files are automatically deleted immediately after conversion. Nothing is stored or retained.
Yes. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS connections. Your data is protected in transit.
The conversion uses FFmpeg, the industry-standard multimedia framework on our servers, ensuring reliable and high-quality output.
Converting between AIFF and WAV preserves all audio data without quality loss.
Common metadata like title, artist, and album are transferred when supported by both AIFF and WAV formats.
The converter uses high-quality default settings appropriate for WAV. The exact bitrate depends on the format's optimal encoding parameters.
The original sample rate is preserved in the output file whenever the target format supports it.
WAV supports Up to 8. Channel layout is preserved when supported by both formats.
File size depends on duration, bitrate, and compression. WAV files with None (uncompressed) are larger than uncompressed audio.
Currently, files are converted one at a time. Upload your next file after downloading the result.
Files up to 50 MB are supported for free conversion.
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