audio format

What is a .AIFF file?

AIFF is Apple’s uncompressed audio format — the Mac counterpart to WAV, used in music production.

Full name
Audio Interchange File Format
Developed by
Apple
Released
1988
Extension
.aiff
MIME type
audio/aiff
Transparency
No

How to open a AIFF file

AIFF plays in iTunes/Music, Logic and most editors.

What AIFF files are used for

Music & podcasts

Listening on any device or app.

Editing & mastering

Production-quality source audio.

Voice notes & clips

Lightweight recordings to share.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Large file sizes

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Frequently asked questions

AIFF is Apple’s uncompressed audio format — the Mac counterpart to WAV, used in music production.

AIFF plays in iTunes/Music, Logic and most editors.

AIFF is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

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No — AIFF doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.