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FLAC to AIFF - Online Audio Converter
Convert FLAC to AIFF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert FLAC to AIFF
Drop FLAC audio here or click to select
FLAC
AIFF (PCM 16-bit)
About FLAC to AIFF
Convert FLAC to AIFF. FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support. AIFF is Apple's IFF-based counterpart to WAV with PCM audio. Metadata support is thinner than WAV's; check tags after conversion..
Why convert FLAC to AIFF?
- Larger files than lossy shares with AIFF uncompressed quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
FLAC vs AIFF
| Codec | FLAC | PCM 16-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossless | uncompressed |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support. | AIFF is Apple's IFF-based counterpart to WAV with PCM audio. |
When not to convert FLAC to AIFF
- Skip AIFF for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending FLAC files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive FLAC before batch AIFF shares.
Limits
Starting point: FLAC - Bit-identical compression near half the WAV size. Apple players prefer ALAC; convert for iPhone libraries. Metadata support is thinner than WAV's; check tags after conversion. Encode AIFF (PCM 16-bit) from FLAC at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert FLAC to AIFF?
Drop your FLAC file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as AIFF instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for AIFF?
The default codec for AIFF is PCM 16-bit. You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.