CAF (Core Audio Format) is Apple's flexible audio container, able to hold large, high-quality recordings beyond the limits of WAV.
CAF plays in QuickTime, Logic and VLC; convert to MP3/WAV for non-Apple devices.
Listening on any device or app.
Production-quality source audio.
Lightweight recordings to share.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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CAF (Core Audio Format) is Apple's flexible audio container, able to hold large, high-quality recordings beyond the limits of WAV.
CAF plays in QuickTime, Logic and VLC; convert to MP3/WAV for non-Apple devices.
CAF is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — CAF doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.