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WAV to AIFF - Online Audio Converter
Convert WAV to AIFF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert WAV to AIFF
Drop WAV audio here or click to select
WAV
AIFF (PCM 16-bit)
About WAV to AIFF
Convert WAV to AIFF. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. 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 WAV to AIFF?
- Larger files than lossy shares with AIFF uncompressed quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WAV vs AIFF
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | PCM 16-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | uncompressed |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. | AIFF is Apple's IFF-based counterpart to WAV with PCM audio. |
When not to convert WAV to AIFF
- Skip AIFF for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending WAV files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive WAV before batch AIFF shares.
Limits
Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. Metadata support is thinner than WAV's; check tags after conversion. Encode AIFF (PCM 16-bit) from WAV 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 WAV to AIFF?
Drop your WAV 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.