Convert AIFF to MP3
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AIFF vs MP3 Format Comparison
Aspect | AIFF (Source Format) | MP3 (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
AIFF
Audio Interchange File Format
AIFF is an uncompressed, lossless audio file format developed by Apple in 1988. It stores PCM data and is widely used in professional audio environments. Lossless Uncompressed |
MP3
MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
MP3 is a lossy audio compression format standardized in 1993, known for its balance of sound quality and file size, and widespread compatibility across devices. Lossy Compressed |
Technical Specifications |
Sample Rates: 8kHz - 192kHz
Bit Depths: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit Encoding: Linear PCM Max Channels: Up to 8 channels Extensions: .aiff, .aif, .aifc |
Sample Rates: 16kHz - 48kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR, ABR Bit Rates: 32–320 kbps Channels: mono (1), stereo (2), joint_stereo (2) Extensions: .mp3 |
Advantages |
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Disadvantages |
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Compatibility |
Excellent: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Most DAWs
Good: QuickTime Player, VLC, iTunes Limited: Web browsers by default |
Excellent: All media players, Car stereos, Portable devices
Good: Web browsers via HTML5, Smartphones, Streaming services Limited: High-resolution audio systems |
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Why Convert AIFF to MP3?
Converting AIFF to MP3 significantly reduces file size with acceptable audio quality, enabling efficient streaming and sharing across virtually any device, while maintaining broad compatibility.