Convert MP3 to AIFF
Convert MP3 to AIFF on your device. Choose your file, convert, and check the result before sharing.
Drop the mp3 file
Drag your MP3 onto the page or click to browse. It is read locally, never sent anywhere.
Choose AIFF
AIFF output is always 16-bit PCM, so there is no quality or bitrate menu. Click Convert to start processing in this tab.
Save the aiff
The finished AIFF downloads straight back to your device. Nothing touched a server on the way.
Why convert here, not there
No upload, ever
Your mp3 file is decoded and re-encoded by code in this tab - a song, a memo, a podcast never leaves the device.
Local conversion
No upload time for a big mp3 file, no server queue, no waiting on a download link.
No account, no daily cap
No daily caps, no "3 conversions left", no email wall. Convert the whole mp3 library.
The two formats, briefly
| MP3 | MP3 is a lossy audio format. This converter encodes it at the selected bitrate rather than copying the original audio stream. | |
|---|---|---|
| AIFF | AIFF is an audio container. This converter writes 16-bit PCM audio; a higher-bit-depth source can lose precision. | |
When you need this
- Decode MP3 for an editor or workflow that asks for AIFF PCM audio. This output is 16-bit, not an enhancement of the original recording, and can be much larger than compressed audio.
MP3 vs AIFF: what changes
| MP3 | AIFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Kind | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy audio | 16-bit PCM output here |
| Typical size | Depends on the file and encoding settings. | Measure the exported file; it may be larger. |
| Opens on | Check the source in your app and browser. | Check the downloaded file in the receiving app. |
| Best for | Keep the original as your source. | AIFF workflows, subject to the limits below. |
Keep the original. Compare the exported file before sharing or replacing it.
Good to know
- AIFF output here is 16-bit PCM. There is no bitrate choice; converting a higher-bit-depth source can reduce precision.
- First use downloads the audio/video engine (about 30 MB). The input cap is 2 GB, but available browser memory can run out below that.