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Convert AIFF to AAC
AIFF has limited support outside the Mac and takes a lot of space. AAC delivers better sound than MP3 at the same bitrate.
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Why convert AIFF to AAC?
To convert AIFF files to AAC, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the AAC result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert AIFF to AAC
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Add your AIFF files
Drag your AIFF files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to AAC and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your AAC file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
AIFF vs AAC
| Property | AIFF | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Audio Interchange File Format | Advanced Audio Coding |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Created by | Apple | MPEG |
| Year | 1988 | 1997 |
| Extensions | .aiff .aif .aifc | .aac .adts |
| MIME | audio/aiff | audio/aac |
About the formats
AIFF
Audio Interchange File Format
AIFF is Apple’s uncompressed audio format, the Mac counterpart of WAV. Programs such as Logic and GarageBand use it.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding
AAC is the lossy audio codec developed as the successor to MP3. YouTube, Apple and streaming services use it; .aac files are a raw AAC stream.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting AIFF to AAC free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIFF | MP3 | plays on every device · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | WAV | lossless, ready to edit | ||
| AIFF | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | OGG | open and royalty-free · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | OPUS | most efficient for speech · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | FLAC | lossless at half size | ||
| MP3 | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · MP3 recording | ||
| WAV | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · studio recording | ||
| M4A | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · iPhone voice memo | ||
| OGG | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| FLAC | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · lossless archive |