Convert AIFF to OGG

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AIFF vs OGG Format Comparison

Aspect AIFF (Source Format) OGG Vorbis (Target Format)
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
Ogg Vorbis
Ogg Vorbis

Ogg Vorbis is a free, open-source, lossy audio compression format maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation. It offers good audio quality at moderate bit rates without patent restrictions.

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: 8kHz - 96kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR
Bit Rates: 45–320 kbps
Channels: mono (1), stereo (2), multichannel (up to 6)
Extensions: .ogg, .oga
Advantages
  • Lossless, uncompressed audio ideal for editing
  • High fidelity for mastering and post-production
  • No licensing fees or patent restrictions
  • Good compression efficiency and audio quality
  • Built-in metadata tagging
  • Wide support in open-source players
Disadvantages
  • Large file sizes require substantial storage
  • No compression, inefficient for streaming
  • Less native support on some hardware devices
  • Encoding and decoding can be CPU-intensive
  • Variable support across browsers without libraries
Compatibility
Excellent: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Most DAWs

Good: QuickTime Player, VLC, iTunes

Limited: Web browsers by default
Excellent: VLC, Foobar2000, Most Linux media players

Good: Firefox, Chrome, Android devices

Limited: iTunes (requires plugin), Older car stereos
Common Uses
  • Professional recording and editing
  • Archival of uncompressed audio
  • Sound design and film post-production
  • Internet radio streaming
  • Podcast distribution
  • Game audio and open-source projects
  • General media playback

Why Convert AIFF to OGG?

Converting AIFF to OGG provides a patent-free, efficient lossy alternative with good audio quality at moderate bitrates, ideal for streaming, open-source media, and web applications.