Convert AIFF to AAC online
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Why convert AIFF to AAC?
You have a large AIFF file (studio recording, software export, CD archive) and you want a small AAC to listen to on your phone, send by email or publish online. Choose 256 or 320 kbps to keep excellent quality.
How to do it, step by step
- Drop your AIFF fileinto the area at the top of the page (or several files at once). On mobile, tap the area and pick the file from your apps.
- Check the output format: AAC is already selected. For music, 192 kbps is transparent for most listeners and 320 kbps gives the maximum. For voice (memos, podcasts, lectures), 128 kbps is more than enough and halves the file size.
- Start the conversion.The FFmpeg engine loads once (≈ 10 MB), then each file is processed in a few seconds without leaving your device.
- Download your AAC, directly or as a .zip if you converted several files. The name and metadata (title, artist, cover art) are preserved.
The AIFF format (Audio Interchange File Format)
AIFF is Apple's equivalent of WAV: uncompressed audio, perfect quality, large files. It is produced by Logic Pro, GarageBand and iTunes (CD import as AIFF). Outside the Mac, it often causes playback problems.
- Lossless quality
- Supports metadata (unlike WAV)
- Very large
- Rarely played outside the Mac
The AAC format (Advanced Audio Coding)
AAC is the successor to MP3: at the same bitrate, the sound is better. It is the audio codec of YouTube, Apple Music, digital TV and most MP4 videos. A raw .aac file (without the M4A container) is rarer and less well supported than its .m4a equivalent.
- Better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate
- Standard for video and streaming
- Raw .aac file poorly compatible
- No metadata without a container
AIFF vs AAC comparison
| AIFF | AAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Typical size (1 min, music) | ≈ 10 MB | ≈ 1.2 MB (160k) |
| Common use | Logic Pro, GarageBand, mastering | streams extracted from videos, digital recorders, streaming |
| Metadata (title, cover art) | Yes | Limited |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AIFF to AAC lose quality?
AAC is a lossy compressed format: a conversion always involves re-encoding. At 192 kbps or higher, the difference is inaudible in the vast majority of cases. Just avoid chaining several successive conversions.
Is the AIFF to AAC converter free?
Yes, with no limit on the number of files, no sign-up and no watermark. Each file can be up to 200 MB.
Are my AIFF files uploaded to the internet?
No. The AIFF to AAC conversion is performed by FFmpeg directly in your browser (WebAssembly). Your files never leave your computer or phone.
How do I convert AIFF to AAC on iPhone or Android?
Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap the drop area, select your AIFF file (from Files, Voice Memos, Downloads or WhatsApp), then tap "Convert". The AAC downloads to your files.
Can I convert several AIFF files at once?
Yes, add all your files in one go. They are converted one after another and a button lets you download everything as a .zip archive.