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Convert AIFF to M4A

Counter AIFF → M4A
Drop your files here .aiff .aif .aifc

    AIFF has limited support outside the Mac and takes a lot of space. M4A (AAC) sounds better than MP3 at the same size and plays natively on Apple devices.

    • Free
    • No sign-up
    • Batch conversion

    Why convert AIFF to M4A?

    To convert AIFF files to M4A, drop them on the counter above.

    Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the M4A result saves straight to your computer or phone.

    How to convert AIFF to M4A

    1. Add your AIFF files

      Drag your AIFF files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.

    2. Check the settings

      The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.

    3. Conversion starts by itself

      Each file is converted to M4A and its row is stamped CONVERTED.

    4. Download your M4A file

      Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.

    AIFF vs M4A

    PropertyAIFFM4A
    Full nameAudio Interchange File FormatMPEG-4 Audio
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLosslessLossy
    Created byAppleMPEG; Apple yaygınlaştırdı
    Year1988—
    Extensions.aiff .aif .aifc.m4a .m4b
    MIMEaudio/aiffaudio/mp4

    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.

    All AIFF conversions

    M4A

    MPEG-4 Audio

    M4A is an MPEG-4 container that usually carries AAC audio. iPhone voice memos, iTunes music and many saved voice clips are M4A.

    All M4A conversions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is converting AIFF to M4A 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.

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