WAV to AIFF
Upload a WAV file and download it as AIFF. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the WAV file on the orange block above, or press “Choose WAV”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to AIFF”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the AIFF file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How WAV to AIFF conversion works
The Waveform Audio File Format format stores uncompressed PCM audio samples at full bit depth, giving lossless fidelity at the cost of large file sizes. Converting to AIFF produces a document file that stores data in the AIFF format. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. This makes AIFF the practical choice when the destination system requires it or when the original format is not supported by the target application. 1converter runs this conversion on the server: your file is uploaded encrypted over HTTPS, converted using trusted open-source libraries, and the output is held for 24 hours before automatic deletion.
Quality levels for WAV → AIFF
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Audio Tip: For music, High quality (320kbps) is recommended. Medium quality works well for podcasts and voice recordings.
When to convert
What the AIFF file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Keeps original PCM audio lossless: no MP3-like compression artifacts
- Works well with macOS/iOS and AIFF-focused pro audio pipelines
- Delivering master stems to a studio that requests AIFF format
- Importing audio into macOS projects that expect AIFF for best compatibility
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The AIFF file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.