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Convert AIFF to FLAC
AIFF has limited support outside the Mac and takes a lot of space. FLAC compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality.
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- No sign-up
- Batch conversion
Why convert AIFF to FLAC?
To convert AIFF files to FLAC, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the FLAC result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert AIFF to FLAC
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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 FLAC and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your FLAC file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
AIFF vs FLAC
| Property | AIFF | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Audio Interchange File Format | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Created by | Apple | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Year | 1988 | 2001 |
| Extensions | .aiff .aif .aifc | .flac |
| MIME | audio/aiff | audio/flac |
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.
FLAC
Free Lossless Audio Codec
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Music archivists and hi-fi listeners prefer it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting AIFF to FLAC 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 | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | OGG | open and royalty-free · smaller file | ||
| AIFF | OPUS | most efficient for speech · smaller file | ||
| WAV | FLAC | lossless at half size | ||
| MP3 | FLAC | lossless at half size · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | FLAC | lossless at half size · iPhone voice memo | ||
| AAC | FLAC | lossless at half size · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | FLAC | lossless at half size · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | FLAC | lossless at half size · WhatsApp voice note |