Convert WAV to AIFF

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WAV vs AIFF Format Comparison

Aspect	WAV (Source Format)	AIFF (Target Format)
Format Overview	WAV Waveform Audio File Format WAV is an uncompressed audio format that provides the highest quality audio with no data loss. Lossless Standard	AIFF Audio Interchange File Format AIFF is an uncompressed audio format developed by Apple, providing excellent quality with no data loss, commonly used in professional audio. Lossless Professional
Technical Specifications	Sample Rates: 8–192 kHz Bit Depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit Compression: Uncompressed (PCM) Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel	Sample Rates: 8–192 kHz Bit Depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit Compression: Uncompressed (PCM) Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel
Advantages	Perfect audio quality with no compression artifacts Universal compatibility across all platforms Ideal for professional audio editing and mastering	Perfect audio quality with no compression artifacts Preferred format for Apple/Mac audio production Supports extensive metadata and audio information
Disadvantages	Very large file sizes Not suitable for streaming or web distribution Requires significant storage space	Very large file sizes Limited compatibility on Windows systems Not suitable for streaming or web distribution
File Size	Typical Size: Very Large ~10MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)	Typical Size: Very Large ~10MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Compatibility	Excellent: All audio software and hardware Good: Professional audio equipment Limited: None - universal support	Excellent: Mac/Apple ecosystem, Pro Tools Good: Professional audio software Limited: Windows native support
Quality vs Size	Quality: Perfect Efficiency: Poor	Quality: Perfect Efficiency: Poor
Common Uses	Professional audio recording and editing CD audio and high-quality archiving Audio production and mastering	Professional audio production on Mac Apple Logic Pro and GarageBand projects High-quality audio archiving and mastering

Why Convert WAV to AIFF?

Converting WAV to AIFF is beneficial when working within Apple's professional audio ecosystem or when you need better metadata support for audio files. Both formats maintain perfect audio quality as they are lossless, but AIFF offers superior metadata handling and is the preferred format for Apple's professional audio software like Logic Pro. This conversion is ideal for Mac-based audio production workflows, ensuring seamless compatibility with Apple's audio tools while preserving the original audio fidelity. AIFF also provides better support for audio markers, loops, and extended file information compared to WAV.