Convert AIF to AAC

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AIFAACSize Reduction

Converting from AIF (Uncompressed) to AAC (lossy) will significantly reduce file size. Some audio quality will be lost, but the difference is often imperceptible at higher bitrates.

About AIF

AIF

Audio Interchange File

AIF is the short extension variant of AIFF, functionally identical. It is used interchangeably with AIFF for uncompressed audio on Apple systems.

Extension
.aif
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Released
1988
Compression
Uncompressed

Typical Use Cases

Mac audio productionProfessional editingLegacy compatibility

Pros

  • • Lossless quality
  • • Mac native support
  • • Professional use

Cons

  • • Large file size
  • • Limited cross-platform support
  • • Outdated for distribution

About AAC

AAC

Advanced Audio Coding

AAC is a lossy audio codec designed as the successor to MP3. It provides better sound quality at similar bitrates and is widely used in streaming services.

Extension
.aac
Developed By
ISO/IEC
Released
1997
Compression
Lossy

Typical Use Cases

YouTubeStreaming servicesDigital broadcastingMobile devices

Pros

  • • Better quality than MP3
  • • Efficient compression
  • • Wide platform support

Cons

  • • Patent encumbered
  • • Less universal than MP3
  • • Variable encoder quality