| Extension | .aif |
| Category | audio |
| Description | AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is an audio file format developed by Apple Inc. and used for lossless digital audio storage. It was created in the late 1980s as an alternative to the WAV format for use on Macintosh computers.
The AIFF format uses lossless compression of audio data, which allows you to maintain high audio quality without compromising the original audio information.
High quality support: AIFF supports audio data with resolution up to 24-bit and sampling rate up to 192 kHz, providing high-quality sound. The AIFF format supports embedding metadata such as track, artist, album, and other tags, making it easier to organize and manage audio files. AIFF supports multi-channel audio, which allows you to record and playback audio with multiple audio channels such as stereo, 5.1 and others. The AIFF format is cross-platform and can be played on various operating systems, including macOS, Windows and Linux, using the appropriate programs and devices. Use in the Professional Audio Industry: AIFF is often used in the professional audio industry to record and store audio files, musical compositions, sound effects, and other audio material. The AIFF format is widely used in studio music production for recording and processing audio material. AIFF is often used in audio post-production to create and edit sound effects, dialogue and soundtracks for films, games and other multimedia projects. The AIFF format can be used to archive audio files and save audio material in high quality for later playback and processing. AIFF is the standard in professional recording and mastering studios due to its high fidelity and sound quality.
The AIFF format remains popular among professionals in the audio industry due to its high accuracy, sound quality, and wide support in professional applications and equipment. |
| Technical details | Technical characteristics of the AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) format. AIFF supports a variety of bit depths including 8, 16, 24 and 32 bits to choose from. This allows audio data to be stored with high precision and detail.
Sampling Rate: AIFF format supports various sampling rates, including 44.1 kHz (CD standard), 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz and others. This provides the ability to record and play audio with various quality parameters.
Number of Channels: AIFF supports mono (one channel), stereo (two channels) and multi-channel audio (up to 255 channels). This allows you to record and playback audio with different channel configurations. AIFF data is typically stored in linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), which is a lossless audio data storage format.
AIFF does not use data compression, so files in this format typically take up more disk space compared to similar lossily compressed files. The AIFF format supports embedding metadata such as track, artist, album, genre, and other tags. This makes it easier to organize and manage your audio files.
AIFF is a cross-platform format and can be played on various operating systems, including macOS, Windows and Linux, using appropriate programs and devices. The AIFF format is often used in the professional audio industry to record and store high-quality audio files, musical compositions, sound effects and other audio material.
The AIFF format has extensive lossless audio storage capabilities, supports high audio quality, and provides a variety of options for audio recording and playback. |
