How to convert FLAC to AIF
- Add your .FLAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .AIF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .AIF file.
What to expect
- Lossless step: the audio samples are identical to the FLAC source, just stored uncompressed.
- Expect a much larger file, since AIFF applies no compression.
- FLAC metadata tags may not fully transfer, as AIFF uses a different tagging scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Does FLAC to AIF lose any audio quality?
No. FLAC is lossless compression and AIFF stores uncompressed PCM, so decoding FLAC to AIFF preserves the exact samples with no quality loss.
Why convert FLAC to AIF?
AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format and is widely used in macOS audio editing. Converting gives you an uncompressed file that opens cleanly in QuickTime Player and Music.
Where will the AIF file open?
On Mac, double-clicking opens it in QuickTime Player or Music. On Windows use VLC or iTunes; Windows Media Player does not support AIFF.
Will the file get bigger?
Yes, substantially. FLAC compresses audio to roughly half its uncompressed size, so expanding it to uncompressed AIFF roughly doubles the file.
Programs that convert FLAC: Adobe Audition · Switch Audio File Converter Software · Nero Recode · WavePad · Adobe Audition for Mac
