All Tools
[ audio bench ]
PCM to AIFF - Online Audio Converter
Convert PCM to AIFF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert PCM to AIFF
Drop PCM audio here or click to select
PCM
AIFF (PCM 16-bit)
About PCM to AIFF
Convert PCM to AIFF. PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. 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 PCM to AIFF?
- Larger files than lossy shares with AIFF uncompressed quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
PCM vs AIFF
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | PCM 16-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | uncompressed |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. | AIFF is Apple's IFF-based counterpart to WAV with PCM audio. |
When not to convert PCM to AIFF
- Skip AIFF for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending PCM files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive PCM before batch AIFF shares.
Limits
Starting point: PCM - PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. Sample rate and width must be set by hand since headers carry none. Metadata support is thinner than WAV's; check tags after conversion. Encode AIFF (PCM 16-bit) from PCM 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.
Related conversions
FAQ
How do I convert PCM to AIFF?
Drop your PCM 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.