File Extension Library


.AIFF File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .AIFF files and how to open them?

Can't open .AIFF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AIFF file.

What is a .AIFF file extension?

.AIFF file extension is created by Apple. .AIFF has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .AIFF file is Binary.

.AIFF is Audio Interchange File Format

High-quality audio file created using the (AIFF) file format; contains CD-quality audio stored in a non-compressed, lossless format, similar .WAV files; commonly used to burn audio CDs.

The AIFF file format is based on the Electronic Arts .IFF format and was originally developed by Apple Computer. Standard CD audio AIFF files are sampled at 44.1KHz, are 16-bit, and have two channels for stereo sound.

AIFF files are more commonly seen as .AIF on Windows systems.

List of all softwares that can open the Audio Interchange File Format
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
Adobe Audition CC 2019
Mac
Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Toast 17
Adobe Audition CC 2019

How to fix problems with .AIFF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AIFF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AIFF file format
  2. You need to check the .AIFF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)