Convert AIFF to AAC

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AIFFAACSize Reduction

Converting from AIFF (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 AIFF

AIFF

Audio Interchange File Format

AIFF is an uncompressed audio format developed by Apple, similar to WAV. It is commonly used in professional audio on Mac systems.

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

Typical Use Cases

Mac audio productionProfessional editingCD masteringSound design

Pros

  • • Lossless quality
  • • Good Mac support
  • • Professional standard

Cons

  • • Large file size
  • • Less Windows support
  • • Not suitable for streaming

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