How to convert AIF to WAV
- Add your .AIF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WAV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WAV file.
What to expect
- The conversion is bit-perfect as long as you keep the same sample rate and bit depth on export - no audio data is altered.
- File size stays roughly the same because neither AIF nor WAV uses compression; if you need a smaller lossless file, consider FLAC instead.
- AIF metadata such as cue points, loop markers, and instrument chunks may not carry over into WAV, which supports fewer embedded tags.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AIF to WAV reduce quality?
No. Both formats store raw PCM audio, so the conversion is lossless provided you keep the original sample rate and bit depth.
Why convert if AIF and WAV sound the same?
WAV is the Windows standard for uncompressed audio, and many Windows DAWs and players either cannot open
.aif files or import them unreliably.Will the WAV file be smaller than the AIF?
No - both formats are uncompressed, so file size is nearly identical. For a smaller lossless file, convert to FLAC instead.
Can I convert AIF to WAV for free?
Yes. Audacity and ffmpeg are both free and open-source and produce lossless results.
