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MP3 to AIFF Converter

Convert MP3 to AIFF online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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  • No file stored beyond 1 hour
  • Encrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3
  • No watermarks

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Maximum file size is 1GB

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

  1. 01

    Upload your file

    Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

  2. 02

    Choose an output format

    Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

  3. 03

    Convert & download

    Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

MP3 to AIFF

Why convert MP3 to AIFF?

MP3 is a lossy format, while AIFF is an uncompressed format.

  • No further quality loss

    AIFF is lossless, so from here on the file keeps every detail - good for editing and archiving.

  • Where AIFF works best

    Studio-quality audio on Apple systems.

MP3 vs AIFF: what's the difference?

PropertyMP3AIFF
TypeAudioAudio
CompressionLossy (smaller files, some quality loss)Uncompressed (largest files)
Opens inEvery phone, computer, car stereo and music appMacs, iTunes and professional audio editors
Best forMusic, podcasts and audio you want to play anywhereStudio-quality audio on Apple systems

What is an MP3 file?

MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

Developed By
Fraunhofer Society
Initial Release
1993
MIME Type
audio/mpeg

MPEG-1 Audio Layer III (MP3) is a lossy audio compression format defined by ISO/IEC 11172-3, developed by the Fraunhofer Institute. It uses perceptual coding based on psychoacoustic models to discard auditory data deemed imperceptible to the human ear, specifically utilizing the Modified Discrete Cosine Transform (MDCT) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The format structures data into frames consisting of a header and data block, becoming the de facto standard for digital audio transfer in the 1990s.

How to open an MP3 file

MP3 playback is universally supported across all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS) without requiring additional codec installation. Native applications such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime, and Groove Music handle the format by default. Advanced users seeking spectral analysis or tag editing may utilize Audacity or Mp3tag.

What is an AIFF file?

Audio Interchange File Format

Developed By
Apple Inc.
Initial Release
1988
MIME Type
audio/x-aiff

The AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is a lossless audio container format developed by Apple Inc., functioning as the standard uncompressed audio format for the Macintosh platform. Based on the EA IFF 85 standard, AIFF files store data in Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) format using big-endian byte ordering. It is functionally analogous to the WAV format used on Windows but differs in its header structure and byte sequence. AIFF is widely used in professional audio recording and editing due to its lack of compression artifacts and high-fidelity signal retention.

How to open an AIFF file

AIFF is the native uncompressed audio format for macOS, allowing files to be opened immediately in QuickTime, Apple Music, and Logic Pro. Windows users can open AIFF files using Windows Media Player, though some metadata may not render correctly. For professional manipulation or playback on Linux and Windows systems, VLC Media Player and Adobe Audition are the industry-standard recommendations, ensuring accurate interpretation of the big-endian PCM data streams.

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Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

  • Convert MP3 to AIFF in seconds

    Every MP3 to AIFF conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

  • Fast, cloud-powered

    No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

  • Secure & private

    Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

  • Free - no account needed

    Convert without creating an account - no credit card, no trial clock. Sign in only if you want history and higher daily limits.

Developer API

Convert MP3 to AIFF via API

Automate MP3 to AIFF conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "mp3-to-aiff",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/direct/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "input_format": "mp3",
        "output_format": "aiff"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (upload_url of the upload-file task in the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL&filename=input.mp3" --upload-file input.mp3

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

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