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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 pack or a Mac session folder.
02
Convert to WAV
Start the conversion. The PCM audio is rewritten in WAV's byte order with the same bit depth, sample rate and channels.
03
Download the WAV
Download each WAV, or a whole session as one ZIP.
AIFF
AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, the Mac counterpart of WAV, used in Logic, GarageBand and pro audio.
WAV
WAV is the standard uncompressed audio format on Windows and in audio editors, keeping every sample exactly.
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
Microsoft and IBM defined WAV in 1991. It normally stores plain PCM audio with no compression, which is why editors, DAWs, broadcast systems and speech tools accept it without question. The price is size: CD-quality stereo takes about 10 MB per minute, and tagging support is limited.
| Feature | AIFF | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Apple | Microsoft and IBM |
| File extension | .aiff, .aif | .wav |
| Compression | None (PCM) | None (PCM) |
| Size vs uncompressed WAV | Same size (1:1) | Same size (1:1) |
| Tags and cover art | Text and ID3 tags | Basic text tags, no cover art |
| Best for | Mac audio production | Editing, mastering, speech tools |
| Plays on phones and browsers | Apple devices; patchy elsewhere | Yes |
USE CASES
When a project moves from a Mac workflow to WAV-based tools.
Move a session from Logic to a Windows DAW
Convert AIFF bounces and stems so FL Studio, Ableton or Reaper on Windows import them cleanly.
Deliver stems to a client
Many studios and mix engineers ask for WAV stems by default.
Submit audio to broadcast or radio
Broadcast playout systems usually require WAV.
Load samples into a hardware sampler
Many samplers and drum machines read WAV but not AIFF.
Feed speech or analysis tools
Speech recognition and audio analysis software often expects WAV input.
Use Mac recordings in Windows video editors
Some Windows editors and older apps skip AIFF.
Prepare game audio
Game engines and middleware tools take WAV as the source format.
Upload to a distributor
Music distributors and mastering services often request WAV.
Standardize a sample library
Convert mixed AIFF and WAV folders into a single format.
Archive in the most common PCM format
WAV is the most widely recognized uncompressed format.
SUPPORTED FILES
AIFF and AIFF-C at any common bit depth and sample rate are supported.
The WAV keeps the same bit depth, so a 24-bit bounce stays 24-bit.
48, 88.2, 96 and 192 kHz files keep their original rate.
Compressed AIFF-C files are decoded to PCM WAV.
Every channel is kept, so a 5.1 AIFF becomes a 6-channel WAV.
WAVs over 4 GB are written as RF64, the large-file form of WAV.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The audio is identical, so issues usually come from metadata or the target app.
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WAV has no place for cover art, so it is dropped. The audio is unaffected.
02
Title and artist go into the WAV's INFO chunk, but many apps ignore WAV tags. Keep your naming in the file name.
03
Some older apps and hardware only accept 16 or 24-bit WAV. Convert the bit depth in a DAW if needed.
04
WAVs over 4 GB use RF64, which older apps may not read. Split long recordings if your software can't open them.
05
Markers and loop points from Logic or sample editors are not carried over to the WAV.
06
Check the AIFF opens on its source Mac. If it doesn't, export it again and retry.
Audacity, foobar2000 and DAWs such as Logic or Reaper can export WAV once installed. dragdropdo is built for turning AIFF into WAV quickly, from any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Audio Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a download, and DAWs can be large installs. |
| 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 batches 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. | ~Free (Audacity, foobar2000) to paid (DAWs). |
| Choosing bit depth and sample rate | ✓Kept from the source, with nothing to set. | ~Yes, usually adjustable on export. |
Other tools use different pricing, limits and workflows. This comparison describes dragdropdo's own features without assuming every other tool works the same way.
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert AIFF to WAV 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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