How to convert FLAC to AIFF
- Add your .FLAC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .AIFF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .AIFF file.
What to expect
- AIFF is uncompressed: a
FLACfile at 150 MB typically expands to around 300 MB asAIFF, so keep theFLACas your archive master. - Tags may not transfer cleanly -
FLACuses Vorbis Comments while AIFF uses a different metadata format; check titles, artist fields, and cover art after converting. - Some apps only accept
.aifwhile others expect.aiff; both extensions refer to the same format, so rename if an app rejects the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting FLAC to AIFF lose audio quality?
No - both formats are lossless, so the decoded audio written into the AIFF container is bit-perfect.
Why is the AIFF file so much bigger than the FLAC?
FLAC compresses audio losslessly to roughly 50-70% of raw PCM size; AIFF stores audio uncompressed, so the file roughly doubles.
Will a hi-res 24-bit / 96 kHz FLAC stay hi-res after conversion?
Yes - tools like ffmpeg and XLD carry the bit depth and sample rate through unchanged.
Should I keep the original FLAC after converting?
Yes; FLAC is smaller, equally lossless, and widely supported - convert to
AIFF only for the app that needs it.Programs that convert FLAC: Blaze Media Pro · Adobe Audition · KORG AudioGate · VIP Video Converter · dBpoweramp family suite · xrecode · Nero Recode · GoldWave
