Convert AIFF to M4A
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AIFFM4ASize Reduction
Converting from AIFF (Uncompressed) to M4A (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
UncompressedTypical 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 M4A
M4A
MPEG-4 Part 14 Audio
M4A is an audio-only MPEG-4 container format, commonly used by Apple devices and iTunes. It typically contains AAC or ALAC encoded audio.
Extension
.m4a
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Released
2001
Compression
LossyTypical Use Cases
iTunes musicApple devicesAudiobooksPodcasts
Pros
- • Better quality than MP3 at same bitrate
- • Good Apple ecosystem support
- • Supports chapters
Cons
- • Less universal than MP3
- • Some older devices incompatible
- • Requires specific codecs