AIFF to AAC converter

The Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is a file format for storing high-quality audio data. It was developed by Apple Inc. in 1987 and is used commonly in the Mac OS operating system and its associated applications, though it can be found on other platforms as well. An AIFF file can store many different types of audio data, including samples taken from analog sources such as vinyl records and standard CD-quality audio.

AIFF files are uncompressed, making them larger than lossy compressed formats like MP3 and AAC -- but also providing better audio quality overall. Additionally, AIFF supports metadata tags like artist name and track title, allowing audio players to quickly identify the audio file's contents. While less common today than MP3 and other formats, AIFF still enjoys a following among audiophiles, musicians, and other audio professionals.

The Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is a standard file format for storing and playing audio files. It is based on the MPEG-4 part 3 compression which makes it highly efficient and reduces the file size. It supports multichannel audio, such as surround sound, and also supports various sampling rates from 8 kHz up to 96 kHz. It also supports Digital Rights Management (DRM) for protecting audios from unauthorized use.

AAC files are widely used for storing audio recordings, such as music or spoken word recordings, and are supported by iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube, and many other audio players. The popularity of AAC files has helped to make them the default format for many audio applications.