Convert AIFF to OPUS

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AIFF vs Opus Format Comparison

Aspect AIFF (Source Format) Opus (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
Opus
Opus

Opus is an open‑source, lossy audio codec combining SILK and CELT to deliver low‑latency, high‑quality audio across a wide range of bit rates.

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 - 48kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR
Bit Rates: 6–510 kbps
Channels: mono (1), stereo (2), multichannel (up to 255)
Extensions: .opus, .ogg, .webm
Advantages
  • Lossless, uncompressed audio ideal for editing
  • High fidelity for mastering and post-production
  • Excellent quality at low and high bit rates
  • Very low latency (as low as 5 ms)
  • Seamless speech/music optimization
  • Robust to packet loss
  • Royalty-free for most uses
Disadvantages
  • Large file sizes require substantial storage
  • No compression, inefficient for streaming
  • Less universal hardware support vs MP3/AAC
  • Higher CPU usage for encoding/decoding
  • Complex architecture may complicate integration
Compatibility
Excellent: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Most DAWs

Good: QuickTime Player, VLC, iTunes

Limited: Web browsers by default
Excellent: Discord, Firefox, Chrome, WhatsApp, Spotify

Good: VLC, FFmpeg, iOS (with libraries)

Limited: Legacy players without support
Common Uses
  • Professional recording and editing
  • Archival of uncompressed audio
  • Sound design and film post-production
  • Real-time communication (VoIP, conferencing)
  • Interactive streaming (gaming, live)
  • Music streaming at variable bit rates
  • WebRTC and browser audio

Why Convert AIFF to OPUS?

Converting AIFF to Opus delivers ultra-low latency and exceptional quality across bit rates, perfect for real-time communication and adaptive streaming, while remaining open-source and royalty-free.