Convert WMV to AIFF Online Free
Extract the audio from your WMV Windows Media Video and save it as AIFF — Apple's uncompressed professional audio format. Ideal for Mac-based production workflows and importing Windows video audio into Logic Pro.
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your WMV Windows Media Video and converts it to uncompressed AIFF using FFmpeg on our secure servers. AIFF is Apple's native professional audio format for Logic Pro and Mac DAWs. Files are auto-deleted, free with no signup required.
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WMV vs AIFF: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | WMV | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Microsoft proprietary video | Apple uncompressed audio container |
| Developer | Microsoft | Apple Computer |
| Audio codec | WMA (lossy, Windows-proprietary) | Uncompressed PCM audio (lossless) |
| Mac compatibility | Requires VLC or Windows codec | Native — Logic Pro, GarageBand, QuickTime |
| File size | Moderate (video included) | Very large — uncompressed audio data |
| Audio quality | WMA quality (lossy) | Maximum — bit-perfect PCM playback |
| Use case | Windows video ecosystem | Mac audio production, Logic Pro, mastering |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Import Windows video audio into Logic Pro
Logic Pro does not open WMV files. Converting the audio to AIFF gives you a file Logic Pro imports natively as an audio region — no codec overhead or format conversion inside the DAW.
Provide uncompressed audio from WMV for Mac-based mastering
When delivering audio for mastering to engineers using Logic Pro or Pro Tools on Mac, AIFF is the expected format. Convert WMV audio to AIFF to provide the cleanest uncompressed representation without additional encoding layers.
Convert WMV presentation audio for Mac editorial workflows
Corporate or educational video in WMV format needs conversion for use in Apple-centric editorial workflows. AIFF integrates natively with Final Cut Pro audio roles and Logic Pro audio production tracks.
Extract WMV audio for Mac sampling workflows
Logic Pro's EXS24 sampler and Kontakt on Mac read AIFF natively. Convert interesting audio from WMV recordings to AIFF for use as samples or audio elements in Mac-based music production.
Preserve Windows video audio in Apple's native lossless format
AIFF is an enduring Apple format with no compression. Convert WMV audio to AIFF for a lossless archive on Mac that will remain accessible indefinitely without dependency on Windows Media software.
How to Convert WMV to AIFF
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Upload your WMV file
Drag and drop your .wmv file onto the converter or click to browse and select it. Files up to 500MB are supported.
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Server-side AIFF conversion
Your WMV is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the WMA audio stream, writing it as uncompressed PCM audio in an AIFF container. The video stream is discarded.
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Download your AIFF file
Click Download to save the .aiff file. Note that AIFF files are large. Both the WMV and AIFF are deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
AIFF stores audio as uncompressed PCM, which is lossless from the decoding point. WMV audio is WMA (lossy), so the AIFF stores the decoded WMA audio without further degradation — but cannot recover quality lost by WMA encoding.
Yes. Logic Pro imports AIFF files natively regardless of their original source. Drag the converted AIFF directly into the Logic Pro timeline to use it as an audio region.
AIFF is uncompressed. A 5-minute audio track at 44.1 kHz stereo produces approximately 50MB. WMV files with long durations will produce very large AIFF outputs — plan for adequate local storage.
For Mac DAW workflows (Logic Pro, GarageBand), AIFF is the natural choice as Apple's native uncompressed format. FLAC provides lossless compression (smaller file) and is better for storage. For direct Logic Pro import, AIFF integrates most seamlessly.
Yes. Pro Tools supports AIFF natively on macOS. Import AIFF files directly into your Pro Tools session without any format conversion.
FFmpeg writes AIFF at the native sample rate and bit depth of the decoded WMV audio. WMV/WMA typically uses 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz at 16-bit, which the AIFF will reflect.
Yes. GarageBand on iPad supports AIFF. Import via the Files app or Media Browser inside GarageBand.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no limits, and no fees.
Conversion is typically fast — FFmpeg processes audio-only data without video, completing in under 30 seconds for most files. The large AIFF download may take longer depending on connection speed.
Yes. All uploads are HTTPS-encrypted and files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion. We never retain, access, or share your content.
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