AIFF is popular with Mac users, especially musicians and audio engineers working in Logic Pro, GarageBand, or older Mac-based DAWs. Some digital recorders and sample libraries also ship in AIFF. It’s less common on Windows, where WAV dominates.

Will the WAV file be much larger than my AIFF?

No. For 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo, both formats are about 10 MB per minute. A 4-minute track is roughly 40–45 MB in either format. Differences are only a few kilobytes due to file headers.

Does this converter keep metadata or loop points?

Most metadata (track names, loop points, markers) is not transferred. WAV supports limited metadata, and this preset keeps only the raw audio. For sample loops or instrument data, use a DAW or sample editor that supports both formats.

What if my AIFF is 24-bit or 32-bit?

This converter outputs standard 16-bit PCM WAV. If you need to keep 24- or 32-bit depth for mixing or mastering, use Audacity or a DAW to export at that bit depth. Most playback and editing software expects 16-bit for compatibility.

Are there built-in ways to convert AIFF to WAV?

Yes. On Mac, QuickTime Player can export audio as WAV. Audacity (free, cross-platform) opens AIFF and exports as WAV with any bit depth. VLC and ffmpeg can also convert, but require more steps. Windows Media Player does not open AIFF.

Is there a quality loss converting AIFF to WAV?

No, if both are 16-bit PCM. If your AIFF is 24- or 32-bit, converting to 16-bit WAV will reduce bit depth, which can slightly affect headroom or noise floor, but is inaudible for most uses. No lossy compression is applied.

Can I convert AIFF to WAV on my phone?

Yes. Videozify runs in Chrome or Safari on iOS and Android. For large files (over 100 MB), phones may slow down or run out of memory. For long or multi-track audio, a desktop browser is safer.

Does this tool upload my audio anywhere?

No. All conversion happens in your browser using WebAssembly-compiled FFmpeg. Audio never leaves your device. Nothing is stored or sent to a server.

AIFF → WAV

AIFF to WAV Converter

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This AIFF to WAV converter decodes your AIFF audio to uncompressed 16-bit PCM WAV. Video tracks, if present, are dropped. All processing happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded. The output is a .wav file you can use on any Windows or Mac system, in most DAWs, and in audio editors.

How to convert AIFF to WAV

Drop your AIFF file above or click Browse and select it from your device.
Wait a moment while the file loads; confirm it’s the audio you want to convert.
Click Convert. The tool decodes the audio to 16-bit PCM WAV in your browser.
Download the WAV. It saves only to your device, never leaves your computer.

Why convert AIFF to WAV?

AIFF and WAV are both uncompressed audio formats, but they’re not interchangeable everywhere. AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is Apple’s standard, common on Macs and used by Logic Pro, GarageBand, and some digital recorders. WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is the default for Windows, and most audio editors, DAWs, and hardware expect WAV for maximum compatibility.

If you’re moving audio from a Mac to a Windows PC, or sharing tracks with collaborators who use Audacity, FL Studio, Reaper, or Cubase, WAV is usually the safer format. Some older Windows software won’t open AIFF at all, and a few DAWs treat AIFF metadata differently or ignore it. WAV is also the expected format for broadcast and many sample libraries.

AIFF and WAV both store uncompressed PCM, so there’s no generational loss when converting. Our preset writes standard 16-bit little-endian PCM, which is readable by any modern system. Video tracks, sometimes present in AIFF from Final Cut or export tools, are dropped — only audio is kept.

For a 4-minute stereo track at CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16-bit), the file size difference is minimal. AIFF and WAV both land around 40–45 MB. The WAV may be a few kilobytes larger due to header differences, but you will not see a jump or shrink in size. If your AIFF holds 24- or 32-bit audio, this preset converts it to 16-bit WAV, which is the most widely supported variant.

To trim your WAV after conversion, use the audio trimmer. To join multiple WAVs into one, try the audio joiner.

AIFF vs WAV: what’s the difference?

Property	AIFF	WAV
Extension	.aiff / .aif	.wav
Encoding	Uncompressed PCM (big-endian)	Uncompressed PCM (little-endian)
Typical size (4 min, stereo, 16-bit)	40–45 MB	40–45 MB
Platform support	Mac, some Windows, DAWs	Windows, Mac, nearly all DAWs
Metadata	Supports ID3 and loop data	Limited metadata, simpler structure
Usage	Mac audio, Logic, legacy hardware	Universal, audio editors, samplers

AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is an uncompressed audio format developed by Apple. It stores audio as PCM, usually at CD quality. WAV is a similar format created by Microsoft and IBM. Both store pure, lossless audio, but use different byte ordering and metadata structures.

Does converting AIFF to WAV affect quality?

This conversion decodes your AIFF and rewrites the audio as 16-bit PCM WAV. If your source is already 16-bit, there’s no change in quality. 24- or 32-bit AIFF files will be downsampled to 16-bit, which may lose some headroom or very subtle detail, but remains transparent for almost all listening and editing. Most music, podcast, and sample workflows use 16-bit as the baseline.

No lossy compression is applied. The output is uncompressed, just like the input. If your AIFF contains video or odd metadata, only the audio is kept. Most DAWs, samplers, and editors open these WAVs with no issues. If you need a different bit depth or floating-point WAV, use a dedicated audio editor like Audacity for full control.

There is no bitrate slider because uncompressed PCM does not use bitrates the way MP3 or AAC do. Size is determined by duration, channels, and sample rate. A 4-minute stereo WAV at 44.1 kHz, 16-bit is about 40 MB. If you want to shrink files further, convert to a lossy format like MP3 or AAC, but that does reduce quality permanently.

When NOT to convert AIFF to WAV

If your workflow is entirely on Mac, or you’re using Logic Pro, GarageBand, or Final Cut, there’s usually no need to convert AIFF to WAV. Both formats are lossless and equally valid for archiving or mastering. Only convert if the next device or software does not open AIFF, or if you need to deliver files to Windows users, broadcast, or hardware samplers.

If your AIFF contains 24- or 32-bit audio and you need to keep that extra bit depth for mixing or mastering, converting to 16-bit WAV is not ideal. Use Audacity, Adobe Audition, or Reaper to export as 24-bit WAV if your target system supports it. This tool is aimed at broad compatibility, not maximum bit depth.

If your AIFF is already compressed (rare, but possible), converting to WAV will make it much larger without improving quality. Check file properties before converting. For lossy formats, use a proper transcoder.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses AIFF files?: AIFF is popular with Mac users, especially musicians and audio engineers working in Logic Pro, GarageBand, or older Mac-based DAWs. Some digital recorders and sample libraries also ship in AIFF. It’s less common on Windows, where WAV dominates.
Will the WAV file be much larger than my AIFF?: No. For 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo, both formats are about 10 MB per minute. A 4-minute track is roughly 40–45 MB in either format. Differences are only a few kilobytes due to file headers.
Does this converter keep metadata or loop points?: Most metadata (track names, loop points, markers) is not transferred. WAV supports limited metadata, and this preset keeps only the raw audio. For sample loops or instrument data, use a DAW or sample editor that supports both formats.
What if my AIFF is 24-bit or 32-bit?: This converter outputs standard 16-bit PCM WAV. If you need to keep 24- or 32-bit depth for mixing or mastering, use Audacity or a DAW to export at that bit depth. Most playback and editing software expects 16-bit for compatibility.
Are there built-in ways to convert AIFF to WAV?: Yes. On Mac, QuickTime Player can export audio as WAV. Audacity (free, cross-platform) opens AIFF and exports as WAV with any bit depth. VLC and ffmpeg can also convert, but require more steps. Windows Media Player does not open AIFF.
Is there a quality loss converting AIFF to WAV?: No, if both are 16-bit PCM. If your AIFF is 24- or 32-bit, converting to 16-bit WAV will reduce bit depth, which can slightly affect headroom or noise floor, but is inaudible for most uses. No lossy compression is applied.
Can I convert AIFF to WAV on my phone?: Yes. Videozify runs in Chrome or Safari on iOS and Android. For large files (over 100 MB), phones may slow down or run out of memory. For long or multi-track audio, a desktop browser is safer.
Does this tool upload my audio anywhere?: No. All conversion happens in your browser using WebAssembly-compiled FFmpeg. Audio never leaves your device. Nothing is stored or sent to a server.