Convert AIFF audio to MP3 online with tags and artwork kept, at about a seventh of the size. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your AIFF files
Drag in .aiff or .aif files from Logic, GarageBand, a sample library or a CD rip. AIFF-C files work too.
02
Convert to MP3
Start the conversion. The audio is encoded with LAME at VBR V2, and title, artist, album and artwork move into the MP3's ID3 tags.
03
Download the MP3
Download each MP3 as it finishes, or the whole album as one ZIP.
AIFF
AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, the Mac counterpart of WAV, used in Logic, GarageBand and pro audio.
MP3
MP3 is the most widely supported compressed audio format, playing on virtually every phone, car stereo and computer.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Apple introduced the Audio Interchange File Format in 1988. Like WAV, it stores uncompressed PCM, so quality is identical but files are large: about 10 MB per minute for CD-quality stereo. Mac audio apps, sample libraries and some CD rips use AIFF, and the AIFF-C variant can also hold compressed audio.
TARGET
MPEG-1 Audio Layer III has been the universal music format since the 1990s. It compresses audio by removing sounds the ear is unlikely to hear, so a song takes a few megabytes instead of tens. ID3 tags carry the title, artist and album art, and every phone, browser, car stereo and editor plays it.
| Feature | AIFF | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Apple | MPEG (Fraunhofer) |
| File extension | .aiff, .aif | .mp3 |
| Compression | None (PCM) | Lossy |
| Size vs uncompressed WAV | Same size (1:1) | About 1/7 to 1/10 |
| Tags and cover art | Text and ID3 tags | ID3 tags and cover art |
| Best for | Mac audio production | Music and podcasts everywhere |
| Plays on phones and browsers | Apple devices; patchy elsewhere | Yes |
USE CASES
When a compact MP3 serves better than a large AIFF.
Send a mix for review
Bounce a mix from Logic or GarageBand as AIFF, convert it, and send an MP3 small enough for email or messaging apps.
Put CD rips on a phone
AIFF rips from iTunes take about 10 MB per minute. MP3 copies take about a seventh of that.
Upload a demo to a website
SoundCloud, Bandcamp and most podcast hosts accept MP3 more readily than large AIFF files.
Load music into a car stereo
Many car head units and USB players read MP3 but not AIFF.
Share sample previews
Give clients short MP3 previews of AIFF sample packs before they buy the full-quality files.
Add music to a video project on Windows
Some Windows editors handle MP3 more reliably than AIFF from a Mac.
Free up space on a laptop
Keep AIFF masters on a backup drive and MP3s for everyday listening.
Send voice-over takes
Voice actors recording in AIFF can deliver MP3 drafts for approval, then the final AIFF.
Play old Mac audio on Android
Android players support MP3 everywhere, AIFF only in some apps.
Prepare tracks for a DJ app
Most DJ apps and controllers handle MP3 libraries without issues.
SUPPORTED FILES
Uncompressed and compressed AIFF files from Mac and pro audio software are supported.
16, 24 and 32-bit AIFF at any common sample rate, from CD rips to 96 kHz studio bounces.
Compressed AIFF-C files, including the little-endian 'sowt' variant that some Mac apps write, are decoded and converted.
Both file extensions are the same format and upload the same way.
Surround AIFF files are mixed down to stereo in the MP3.
Upload every track at once and download the MP3s together as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
These are the usual reasons an MP3 differs from the AIFF original.
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AIFF files often have no tags at all, because some apps never write them. Add the title and artist in your music app after converting.
02
Artwork only carries over if it was embedded in the AIFF. Many ripping tools keep it in the library instead of the file.
03
MP3 encoding adds a tiny amount of padding. Players that support gapless MP3 playback, such as Apple Music and foobar2000, hide it.
04
MP3 is lossy and removes detail that is usually inaudible. For editing or mastering, keep working from the AIFF.
05
MP3 can't store rates above 48 kHz, so high-resolution audio is resampled. Nothing audible above normal hearing range is lost.
06
Make sure the file is a real AIFF. Some apps label other formats as .aif; try exporting again from the source app.
Audacity, foobar2000, fre:ac and Apple's Music app can all convert audio once they are installed and set up. dragdropdo is built for turning AIFF into MP3 quickly, from any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Audio Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a download, and sometimes an extra encoder or codec. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Mostly desktop only. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Varies. foobar2000 and fre:ac batch well; Audacity needs macros. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Mostly free (Audacity, foobar2000, fre:ac). |
| Choosing bitrate and settings | ✓Fixed, high-quality settings chosen for MP3. | ~Yes. Most let you choose bitrate, sample rate and channels. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert AIFF to MP3 in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
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No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is a lossless audio file format developed by Apple. It is primarily used for storing high-quality audio on devices and offers CD-quality sound. AIFF files are uncompressed, which allows for preserving the audio fidelity. Ideal for music production and editing, AIFF supports multi-channel audio and is compatible with various software and hardware across platforms.
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