Convert WMA to AIFF

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WMA vs AIFF Format Comparison

Aspect WMA (Source Format) AIFF (Target Format)
Format Overview
WMA
Windows Media Audio

WMA is a proprietary audio format by Microsoft, available in both lossy and lossless variants.

Lossy Proprietary
AIFF
Audio Interchange File Format

AIFF is an uncompressed audio format developed by Apple, providing high-fidelity lossless audio.

Lossless Standard
Technical Specifications
Sample Rates: 8–48 kHz
Bit Rates: 64–320 kbps
Compression: Lossy (WMA codec)
Channels: mono, stereo
Sample Rates: 8–192 kHz
Bit Depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit
Compression: Uncompressed (PCM)
Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel
Advantages
  • Integrated support on Windows platforms
  • Available in both lossy and lossless modes
  • Good quality at mid-range bitrates
  • Perfect audio quality with no artifacts
  • Ideal for professional editing and archiving
  • Universal compatibility with Pro Audio tools
Disadvantages
  • Proprietary format with licensing
  • Poor support on non-Windows devices
  • Less efficient than modern codecs
  • Very large file sizes
  • Not suitable for streaming
  • Requires significant storage
File Size
Typical Size: Medium
~3–5MB per minute (192–256 kbps)
Typical Size: Very Large
~10MB per minute (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Compatibility
Good: Windows Media Player
Limited: Some mobile/Unix players
Excellent: All Pro Audio tools
Good: Consumer editors & players
Quality vs Size
Quality: Very Good
Efficiency: Good
Quality: Perfect
Efficiency: Poor
Common Uses
  • Windows Media streaming
  • Corporate audio distribution
  • Legacy Windows devices
  • Professional audio recording
  • High-quality archiving
  • Broadcast and mastering

Why Convert WMA to AIFF?

Converting WMA to AIFF gives you uncompressed, lossless audio for professional editing, archiving, and mastering. AIFF preserves every detail of the original recording, making it the format of choice when audio fidelity is critical. Use AIFF for post-production workflows and high-quality storage.