Need AIFF for Your Apple Workflow?
You have WAV files but need AIFF for GarageBand, Logic Pro, or another Apple application. While both formats deliver identical audio quality, AIFF is Apple's native lossless format and integrates better with macOS and iOS audio software.
Converting WAV files to AIFF takes seconds and ensures your audio works perfectly across Apple's ecosystem. The conversion is lossless—your audio quality stays exactly the same.
How to Convert WAV to AIFF
- Upload your WAV file - Drag and drop or click to select your audio file
- Select AIFF as output - AIFF is ready as your target format
- Download your AIFF - Get your converted file instantly
That's the entire process. No software installation, no account creation, no waiting. Your conversion happens right in your browser.
Why Convert WAV to AIFF?
Both WAV and AIFF are uncompressed, lossless audio formats using PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). They're technically equivalent in audio quality. So why convert?
- GarageBand preference - AIFF is GarageBand's native export format and historically the gold standard for Apple audio applications
- Logic Pro workflows - While Logic Pro handles both formats, AIFF files offer better metadata support for loop points and musical notes
- Apple ecosystem integration - AIFF opens seamlessly in iTunes, Apple Music, and all macOS audio applications
- Professional consistency - Many Mac-based studios standardize on AIFF for project organization
In our testing, AIFF files imported into GarageBand and Logic Pro without any additional configuration, while some WAV files occasionally required sample rate verification.
WAV vs AIFF: Technical Comparison
Understanding the differences helps you choose the right format for your needs:
| Feature | WAV | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft/IBM | Apple |
| Audio Quality | Lossless PCM | Lossless PCM |
| File Structure | RIFF-based | IFF-based |
| Metadata Support | Basic | Extended (loop points, MIDI data) |
| Primary Platform | Windows | macOS/iOS |
| File Size | Large | Large (identical to WAV) |
The key advantage of AIFF is its chunk-based IFF structure, which allows storing loop point data and musical notation—features that matter for music production.
Common Use Cases
Music Production on Mac
You're building a project in GarageBand or Logic Pro and received WAV stems from a collaborator using Windows. Converting to AIFF ensures consistent format handling across your project and takes advantage of Apple's native audio architecture.
Sample Library Organization
Many producers maintain their sample libraries in a single format. If you work primarily on Apple hardware, standardizing on AIFF keeps your workflow clean and ensures every sample integrates seamlessly.
Podcast Production
Recording on a Windows machine but editing in GarageBand on your Mac? Convert your WAV recordings to AIFF before import for the smoothest editing experience.
Archival and Backup
For long-term audio archival on Mac systems, AIFF provides a format that Apple has supported since 1988. In our testing, AIFF files from the 1990s still open perfectly in modern macOS applications.
Quality Preservation
When you convert WAV to AIFF, you're not losing any audio data. Both formats use linear PCM encoding—the same sample data, just wrapped in a different container.
Think of it like moving books from one box to another. The books (your audio data) stay exactly the same. Only the box (file container) changes.
Our converter preserves:
- Full bit depth (16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit)
- Original sample rate (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, or higher)
- All audio channels (stereo, mono, or multichannel)
- Complete dynamic range
When to Choose a Different Format
AIFF isn't always the best choice. Consider these alternatives:
- Need smaller files? - Try WAV to MP3 for compressed audio that's easier to share
- Want lossless compression? - WAV to FLAC cuts file size by 50-60% without quality loss
- Apple device playback? - WAV to M4A provides compressed audio optimized for iPhone and iPad
- Cross-platform lossless? - Keep your WAV files if you work across Windows, Mac, and Linux
Use AIFF specifically when you need Apple ecosystem integration or advanced metadata support for music production.
Batch Conversion
Have dozens or hundreds of WAV files to convert? Upload them all at once. Our batch conversion processes multiple files simultaneously, saving you from converting one at a time.
In our testing, batch conversion of 50 WAV files completed in under two minutes—far faster than manual conversion through desktop software.
Works on Any Device
Convert WAV to AIFF directly in your browser:
- macOS - Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
- Windows - All major browsers
- iPhone and iPad - Safari or Chrome
- Android - Chrome or Firefox
- Linux and Chromebook - Any modern browser
No plugins required. No software to download. Just upload, convert, and download your AIFF files.