AIFF vs WAV
A quick, plain-English comparison of the AIFF and WAV file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| AIFF | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | audio | audio |
| Extension | .aiff | .wav |
| MIME type | audio/aiff | audio/wav |
| Converts to | 17 formats | 17 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
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AIFF vs WAV: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between AIFF and WAV?
Apple/SGI uncompressed audio interchange. Uncompressed PCM audio (Waveform).
Should I use AIFF or WAV?
Both are audio formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert AIFF to WAV?
Open the AIFF-to-WAV converter, drop your AIFF file in, and download the WAV. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.